A tragic incident at a Flatbush women's shelter resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy due to fentanyl exposure. Police responded to a medical emergency call and found the child exhibiting overdose symptoms. Despite immediate care with Narcan at the scene and transport to Maimonides Medical Center, he passed away. Reports indicate the boy's parents were using fentanyl at the time of the incident. Both were taken into custody as investigations continue. The shelter organization expressed devastation over the event, emphasizing their commitment to safety for families.
Numerous police and medical crews, including hazmat teams, were still combing the crime scene late Tuesday night.
"WIN is devastated that a child in one of our shelters has been hospitalized," they said. "We are working closely with the NYPD to support their ongoing investigation."
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