Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Mamaroneck River

Updated 9:49 a.m.

MAMARONECK, NY — A 3-year-old boy reported missing has been found dead in the Mamaroneck River.

On Thursday, at 2:28 p.m., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department was notified about the missing 3-year-old who left his home. The missing child's 54-year-old uncle and 85-year-old grandfather tried to look for the missing child, but could not find him.

Police canvassed the area and found the missing child in the Mamaroneck River, near the Hillside Avenue Bridge. The child was removed from the water by officers and pronounced dead at the scene by Mamaroneck EMS.

The Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene, and took possession of the child's body.

Investigators believe the child left his home around 12:12 p.m. with his dog and went to the Mamaroneck River near First Street, about two blocks from his home. He possibly fell in and drowned in the river, and was then carried downstream.

The Westchester County District Attorney's Office was notified and responded to the scene to assist with the investigation, which, police say, remains ongoing.