Parents Questioned Over Death of 4-Year-Old Son After Medical Episode at New York City Shelter

The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. in Brooklyn on Tuesday, March 4, police confirmed to PEOPLE

A 4-year-old boy has died after suffering a medical emergency at a family shelter in New York City, police have confirmed to PEOPLE.

On Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 8:09 a.m. local time, officers from the 63rd Precinct at the New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call regarding a child having a medical episode at 4612 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn.

“He was taken to Maimonides Medical Center in critical condition and then he subsequently was pronounced deceased,” the NYPD said.

NYPD could not confirm to PEOPLE that narcotics were found at the scene, adding that the incident remains under investigation…

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