Body Believed to be Missing 2-Year-Old Pulled from East River

Discovery of Child's Body

• 💔 The body of a child, believed to be a 2-year-old toddler missing for a month, was pulled from the East River.
• 🔍 The discovery was made by the NYPD Harbor unit near the Whitestone Bridge during a canvas.
• 📸 The missing child is identified as Montreal Williams, whose photo had been widely shared during the search.

Search and Investigation Details

• 🌊 Police had been actively searching the waters in the Bronx for the toddler.
• 📍 The body was found off the shore of Ferry Point Park and transported to the NYPD Harbor Unit for examination.
• 👨‍⚖️ An autopsy is the next step to confirm the identity and cause of death.

Family and Father's Involvement

• 😥 The child's stepgrandfather expressed the immense stress on the family during the search.
• 📅 Montreal was last seen on May 10th with his 20-year-old father.
• 🗑️ Surveillance video reportedly showed someone throwing a bag into the Bronx River around the time of the disappearance.
• ⚖️ The child's mother had sought help in family court and contacted authorities after a confrontation with the father, fearing for her son's safety.
• ❓ The father is considered a person of interest and is currently in custody for custodial interference.

Handling of the Case

• 📝 Police are conducting an internal review into how the case was handled, including a potential delay in releasing the child's photo to the public.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The investigation will determine if there were any lapses in procedure.