Investigation Launched Following Tragic Death of Three-Year-Old in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN – A three-year-old boy was found unresponsive outside SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn over the weekend, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.

Incident Overview

The disturbing event unfolded on Sunday just before 11:30 a.m. when a vehicle arrived at the hospital. A woman emerged from the car and left the lifeless child on the ground near the hospital entrance before the car, driven by a man, quickly departed the scene.

Medical Response

Hospital personnel attempted to resuscitate the young boy, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Medical staff noted that the child was covered in visible bruises, raising serious concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.

Current Investigation Status

As the investigation continues, police have not made any arrests, and details surrounding the child’s identity remain unclear. The potential connections of the individuals who dropped him off to the child have yet to be confirmed by authorities.

Family Reaction

Grieving family members have come forward to express their sorrow, with two women, claiming to be the boy’s grandmother and godmother, visiting the hospital. “I’m the grandmother, and it’s hurting me,” said Kanyatta Foster. “I don’t know what to do right now.”

In an emotional appeal, Sabrina Johnson, the boy’s godmother, urged the child’s mother to come forward, stating, “At the end of the day, this was your child—nobody’s child but yours. If you love him like we loved on you, please turn yourself in.”

Key Questions Unanswered

At present, the cause of death has not been established. The investigations delve into various aspects of the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident, including the relationship of the individuals who left the child at the hospital.

Community Response

The community is rallying as the investigation unfolds, with local residents expressing shock and concern over the tragedy. Calls for justice are growing alongside pleas for the responsible parties to be held accountable.