Newborn baby girl found dead in back area of Bronx apartment building: NYPD

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A baby girl was found dead in the back area of a Bronx apartment building Wednesday morning, according to the NYPD. 

Police responded to a 911 call at 1150 St. Lawrence Ave. in Soundview. A newborn baby was found unconscious and unresponsive at the location, police said. 

The baby was discovered by the building's manager and the contractor who was in the area working on waterproofing.

"Me and the manager were in the back when we noticed a baby," said the contractor, Ali Saadat. "There were bees and flies all around the baby. We called 911, and then the officers came. It was heartbreaking. I've never felt this pain in my life."

Medics pronounced the baby dead at the scene. Based on a preliminary investigation, the baby's death does not seem to be suspicious, according to police.

No arrests have been made, and there are currently no suspects.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York will determine the cause of death. 

An investigation remains ongoing, authorities said.