PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Maryland -- An 11-year-old girl has been charged in connection with the death of a child she was babysitting.
The victim, identified as 1-year-old Paxton Davis, was left in the care of the 11-year-old's adult family members at their home on Saturday night, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
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The girl's mother left the girl and the baby alone Sunday morning to run an errand, and when she returned, police said the 11-year-old girl admitted to assaulting the baby.
"It was clear from the beginning that the injuries that Paxton suffered were not consistent with normal play of a 1-year-old," said Major Brian Reilly, Commander of Criminal Investigation Division.
Police said they were called to the home around 3:25 p.m. on Sunday for a report of an injured baby, and found him suffering from severe injuries to his upper body. He died on Thursday, Feb. 28.
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The 11-year-old girl is charged with first-degree child abuse, police said. She has been committed to a juvenile facility.
Police said the girl and the baby are not related to one another. Police are still investigating a motive.