Crime & Safety

Boy Falls Out Of 5th Floor Window At NYC Building, Police Say

The incident happened at an apartment complex in Brooklyn.

Additional details from the incident have not been released.
Additional details from the incident have not been released. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

BROOKLYN, NY — A 5-year-old boy is recovering after he fell out a fifth floor window of an apartment building in Brooklyn on Wednesday, according to police and a report.

The incident happened at 2986 Avenue V around 12 p.m., police said.

The child apparently was playing with a toy when he fell out of the window, police told PIX11 News.

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The 5-year-old was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

Additional details from the incident have not been released.

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