Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Girl in the Bronx After Argument Over iPad
A 10-year-old girl tragically died after falling from a window of her Bronx apartment on September 12, following a dispute with her mother over an iPad.
Details of the Incident
The girl, whose name has not been released, fell from the apartment window and landed in the courtyard below. Her mother discovered her when she returned from a doctor’s appointment. Emergency services were called, and the child was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Doctors reported that her injuries were consistent with a high-fall accident.
Neighbors’ Reactions and Community Response
Neighbors recounted the harrowing scene, with one describing the distressing moment they realized the child had fallen. Another neighbor, Madeliene Martinez, expressed her deep sadness, noting the impact on the community and the child’s peers.
A memorial with pink flowers, purple balloons, and candles has been set up outside the building in her memory. The NYPD is investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage to determine if the child was adequately supervised at the time of the fall.
Ongoing Investigation
The New York Police Department has confirmed that the city medical examiner will determine the cause of death. No charges have been filed, and no arrests have been made. The property management firm, Phipps Houses Incorporated, has expressed its sorrow and is cooperating with the investigation.
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