Teen found dead in Bronx apartment building

Teen found dead in Bronx apartment building

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Police say 15-year-old girl was found dead in the lobby of a Bronx apartment building early Friday morning. 

Authorities said Destiny Sanchez was found by officers unconscious and unresponsive at 640 Barretto Avenue in the Hunts Point section around 8:07 a.m. 

EMS arrived to the location and pronounced her dead at the scene.

The Bronx medical examiner will determine the cause of death and police say their investigation is ongoing.

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