Tragic Bronx Daycare Incident Leaves Infant Dead and Others Hospitalized
TL;DR
A 1-year-old boy has died and three other children have been hospitalized after being exposed to an opioid at a Bronx daycare. Police found the children unconscious and exhibiting symptoms of opioid exposure at the Divino Niño Day Care. The 1-year-old boy was pronounced dead, while a 2-year-old boy is in critical condition and an 8-month-old girl is in stable condition. Another child, a 2-year-old boy, was taken to a different hospital after his mother noticed he was acting lethargic and unresponsive. Investigators discovered a "kilo press" at the daycare center, and two people are currently in custody for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
- Infant boy dead, 3 others hospitalized after opioid exposure at Bronx daycare, police say Gothamist
- Devastated Bronx dad ‘never expected’ 1-year-old son to die of suspected day care fentanyl overdose; center ‘looked like a nice place’ Yahoo! Voices
- Bronx day care tragedy under investigation CBS New York
- Police Questioning Person in Suspected Opioid Death at Bronx Day Care The New York Times
- Baby dead and three kids fighting for life after 'eating fentanyl at nursery' Daily Record
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