Philadelphia police were called to the 7800 block of Summerdale Avenue around 4:30 p.m. after a 9-1-1 call saying a woman gave birth to a still-born baby.
Medics arrived on scene and discovered the body was left inside a trash bag in the kitchen and may have been born on Wednesday.
No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Police investigate death of a newborn in Rhawnhurst: Trish Hartman reports on Action News at 11 p.m., October 1, 2017
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