Crime & Safety
Two Infants Found Unresponsive Behind Bronx Home Die: Police
Both babies are believed to be less than a month old, authorities said.
NEW YORK CITY — Two infants died Monday afternoon after being found unresponsive behind a home in the Bronx.
The babies, described as less than a month old, were found behind a building at 1460 College Avenue in the Claremont area, police said. They were taken to Bronx Lebanon Hospital, where they were both pronounced dead.
It's unclear what caused the infants to become unresponsive. Police said the infants were both boys, but it is unknown if they are related.
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The babies were found wrapped in paper, News 12 the Bronx reported. No arrests had been made as of Monday afternoon.
Anyone with information about the deaths is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or to make a report online. Tips can also be submitted using the NYPD Crime Stoppers app or by texting "TIP577" to 274637.
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