> At a Glance
> – A woman was arrested Tuesday at UCLA after allegedly admitting she harmed her infant
> – The baby was discovered with significant injuries in a Broadway apartment
> – Why it matters: The infant later died, turning the campus arrest into a homicide investigation
A routine alert from UCLA campus police quickly escalated into a homicide case when Santa Monica officers found an injured baby in a nearby apartment Tuesday.
Campus Alert Leads to Tragic Discovery
Just before noon, university police notified Santa Monica detectives that a woman had admitted harming her child and left the baby inside an apartment on Broadway. Officers entered the unit and discovered the infant with severe injuries.
Emergency responders rushed the baby to a local hospital, where the child later died.
Investigation Underway
- The woman was taken into custody on UCLA’s campus and booked into Santa Monica Jail
- Charges have not yet been determined
- Authorities are withholding both names while relatives are notified
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death
Key Takeaways
- Incident began with a noon campus police alert Tuesday
- Baby found in Broadway apartment with significant injuries
- Woman arrested same day; formal charges pending
- Medical examiner’s findings will guide next legal steps
The investigation remains active as detectives await the final autopsy results.
