2-Year-Old Girl’s Death Ruled Homicide In Allegheny County

Topline: The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Published: April 24, 2026 12:30 pm ET
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PLEASANT HILLS, PA — The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators said Sarah Darji was found unresponsive inside a home on McClellan Drive on April 7 and was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where she died several days later.

According to WPXI, Allegheny County Police said they are aware of the medical examiner’s findings and that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional information as of April 23 about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

2-Year-Old Girl’s Death Ruled Homicide In Allegheny County

The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
By Staff Reports
Published: April 24, 2026 12:30 pm ET
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PLEASANT HILLS, PA — The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators said Sarah Darji was found unresponsive inside a home on McClellan Drive on April 7 and was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where she died several days later.

According to WPXI, Allegheny County Police said they are aware of the medical examiner’s findings and that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional information as of April 23 about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

2-Year-Old Girl’s Death Ruled Homicide In Allegheny County

The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
By Staff Reports
Published: April 24, 2026 12:30 pm ET
Husband Of Missing Woman Arrested In 1990 New Jersey Cold Case Homicide
AI generated image.

PLEASANT HILLS, PA — The death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive inside a Pleasant Hills home has been ruled a homicide, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigators said Sarah Darji was found unresponsive inside a home on McClellan Drive on April 7 and was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where she died several days later.

According to WPXI, Allegheny County Police said they are aware of the medical examiner’s findings and that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional information as of April 23 about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.