A death investigation is underway after a five-year-old girl was pronounced dead at a Chicago area hospital.
According to Chicago police, officers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday responded to West Suburban Hospital, located at 3 Erie Street in Oak Park, for child abuse of a 5-year-old female.
The child had visible bruising to her facial area and was pronounced dead at the hospital, police added.
The incident has been classified as a death investigation, according to Chicago police. No one was in custody.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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