Flatbush, Brooklyn little one dying investigation: Police questioning dad and mom after 4-year-old dies from potential fentanyl publicity
EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) — A 4-year-old died after potential publicity to fentanyl inside a household shelter in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
The kid was rushed to Maimonides Medical Focus on 8 a.m. after struggling a medical episode. He was pronounced useless a short while later.
The boy and his dad and mom had been dwelling on the Girls in Want shelter on Glenwood Street within the East Flatbush part.
Police returned to the shelter Tuesday night after receiving data that the boy could have are available in contact with fentanyl.
They had been capable of get well drug paraphernalia from the scene.
The boy’s dad and mom are being questioned, however no prices had been instantly filed.
Representatives for the shelter launched a press release saying they’re devastated and, “we’re working intently with the NYPD to assist their ongoing investigation. We stay dedicated as ever to fostering a protected and supportive surroundings for all households that decision a WIN shelter dwelling.”
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