East Baltimore Man Accused In Baby Daughter's Killing

An East Baltimore man was arrested for allegedly killing his baby daughter.

Michael Jennings was arrested at his home in the 500 block of East North Avenue Sunday and charged with first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault and first-degree child abuse. He is currently held without bail at Central Booking.

Officers responded to Jennings home at around 3:15 p.m. Sunday for the report of a baby girl who wasn't breathing. Officers found 2-year-old Katrina Jennings lying on her back and unresponsive in a back bedroom. Police say the home was unkempt and didn't have electricity. She was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Police say Katrina had several scars and bruises on her face. Nurses said they changed Katrina's diaper, as it was soiled when she arrived at the hospital.

Michael Jennings admitted to police that he grabbed his daughter around her neck, but police say her injuries indicate he may have done more than that. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.