El Paso police charged a 26-year-old man with capital murder in connection with the death of a 5-month-old girl on Friday night.
Police say America Salgado was unresponsive when officers responded to her home. She died at a local hospital, according to the department.
Authorities charged 26-year-old Pedro Favela Salgado in connection with the child's injuries, which they say led to her death. According to the police department, Salgado allegedly failed to call 9-1-1 after the baby became unresponsive.
The 26-year-old was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with no bond, according to police.
UPDATE: Capital murder investigation leads to a second arrest
El Paso police charged 26-year-old Pedro Favela Salgado with capital murder in connection with the death of a 5-month-old girl Friday night. Police said the 5-month old was identified as America Salgado. Police said she was found unresponsive when officers arrived to the 125 block of Vaquero Lane.
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