Authorities have arrested the mother and father of a lifeless 4-year-old boy who authorities say could have been uncovered to fentanyl whereas the household was staying in a Brooklyn shelter.
The mother and father, ages 26 and 32, initially had been questioned for hours after the kid suffered an obvious medical episode on the Glenwood Highway Shelter in East Flatbush, in keeping with police and legislation enforcement sources.
Officers say paramedics administered Narcan and noticed bruising to the proper facet of the kid’s stomach. The paramedics additionally allegedly stated the mother and father advised them “yes” when requested if there have been medication or fentanyl in the home.
They had been arraigned Thursday on costs of kid abandonment and felony possession of a managed substance. Each received supervised launch.
Toxicology outcomes on the lifeless baby are pending.
The “Women in Need” shelter is operated by Win, town’s largest supplier of shelter for households with youngsters experiencing homelessness.
“Win is devastated by the tragic death of this innocent child who came to reside with us in one of our shelters,” a statement said. “We are working closely with the NYPD to support their ongoing investigation. We remain committed as ever to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all families that call a Win shelter home.”
