A baby girl was found dead in a dumpster behind an Imperial Beach shopping plaza Sunday afternoon, according to San Diego Sheriff's deputies.
Homicide investigators were called to the scene at the 600 block of Palm Avenue shortly before 4 p.m.
A homeless man searching for recyclables made the discovery at approximately 1:25 p.m., officials said. The baby's body was inside a trashbag filled with trash.
The dumpster was located behind the "Giant Pizza King" restaurant.
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