Crime & Safety

Boy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In NYC Home, Police Say

The city medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.

An investigation remains ongoing.
An investigation remains ongoing. (Patch Graphics)

NEW YORK CITY — A 2-year-old boy died after being found unconscious inside a New York City home on Monday, according to police and a report.

The incident happened at a home near 151st Street and 12th Avenue around 2:10 p.m., according to police and PIX11.

Officers who responded to the scene found the boy unresponsive. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

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The city medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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