Crime & Safety
Mom Accused Of Killing Baby Boy In NYC Home: Police
What led up to the incident is not known at this time.
NEW YORK CITY — A mother has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 15-month-old child, police said on Tuesday.
Officers responded to 108-33 157 Street on Monday around 11:37 p.m. and found a 15-month-old boy unconscious and unresponsive and a 28-year-old woman with slashes to her wrists.
The child, identified as Charlie Ramraykha, was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
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His mother, identified as Nicole Boodhai, is in stable condition at the hospital, police said.
The 28-year-old woman is also facing an endangering the welfare of a child charge.
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What led up to the incident is not known at this time. Additional details have not been released.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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