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15-Month-Old Boy Dies in Queens: Mother Hospitalized Amid Unexplained Circumstances

CBS New YorkJanuary 5, 20261 min1,342 views
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Tragic Discovery in Jamaica, Queens

  • πŸ’” A 15-month-old boy was found unconscious in his home and later died at Jamaica Hospital.
  • 🚨 Police sources indicate the child arrived at the hospital covered in his mother's blood.

Mother's Condition and Questioning

  • πŸ₯ The boy's 28-year-old mother is hospitalized and in police custody.
  • πŸ”ͺ She reportedly injured herself by cutting her wrist with a box cutter and was found in a bathroom with the child.
  • πŸ’Š Empty bottles of pills were discovered at the scene, according to police.

Unexplained Cause of Death

  • ❓ The cause of the toddler's death remains a mystery.
  • 🩹 Preliminary examination revealed no cuts or wounds on the child after his blood was washed off.
  • πŸ”¬ The report from the medical examiner is expected to be crucial in determining what happened.

Community Reaction

  • πŸ’¬ Neighbors expressed sadness and described the situation as very tragic.
  • πŸ˜” Relatives of the family were present, visibly distraught, and declined to comment on camera.
  • πŸ§’ The deceased child has been identified by relatives as Charlie.
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