GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston police have arrested a suspect accused of leaving a baby girl in the road just off Seawall Boulevard Wednesday morning. The 17-month-old was alive when she was found but she died at the hospital, Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli said.
Police later arrested a suspect who will be charged with capital murder, according to Balli.
Officers responded to the scene on 59th Street around 10 a.m. after receiving reports of an abandoned child, according to the Galveston Police Department. The baby was found in the middle of 59th between the Kroger and the Beachfront Palms Hotel.
EMS and firefighters performed life-saving measures as the baby was rushed to the emergency trauma center at UTMB Galveston. She died from bodily trauma a short time later, according to GPD.
“There was a fall involved and there were other injuries,” Balli said. “It’s tragic for everyone involved. No one ever wants to make this call.”
Police have not released the names of the victim or suspect. Balli said they’re working to notify other family members.
59th Street was closed while investigators searched the area for clues. A pink floral blanket was found nearby. Investigators were also seen examining and taking photos of a shopping cart near the sidewalk.
Police are asking anyone in the area with surveillance cameras to review the footage and contact them if they have information related to this case. GPD detectives can be reached at 409-765-3736 or report tips to Galveston Crime Stoppers at 409- 763-TIPS (8477) or online at www.galveston.crimestoppersweb.com. All tips are anonymous.
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