Unthinkable Tragedy in Washington Heights, NY 10033 : Newborn Dies After Fall in NYC Hospital Neonatal Ward — URGENT INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

Washington Heights NY A heartbreaking and deeply unsettling happening has shaken a New York City hospital and sparked intense scrutiny after a newborn was ascertained dead in the neonatal ward late Tuesday According to multiple hospital and law enforcement sources the baby just hours old reportedly died from traumatic injuries after being dropped The largest part shocking element Administration are scrutinizing whether a -year-old boy who was reportedly left unattended during a family visit may have been involved Credit UptownVoices The tragedy unfolded at New Horizons Clinical Center in Upper Manhattan where protection footage reportedly shows a child briefly lifting and dropping the infant during a chaotic moment in the ward Hospital staff discovered the newborn unresponsive minutes later Despite exigency intervention the baby was declared dead at p m The NYPD Child Services Unit and the Therapeutic Examiner s Office are now collaborating on the analysis Key Facts LATEST Newborn dies after fall in NYC hospital neonatal ward IMPACT Infant deceased -year-old under psychological evaluation OFFICIAL SOURCE This is an unprecedented and devastating loss NYPD spokesperson ACTION Population urged to await full account before speculation Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Washington Heights NY New Horizons Healthcare Center W th St Broadway Locality Connection I ve delivered babies here this breaks my heart and rattles trust in the system Dr Eliza Gomez OB-GYN resident at nearby clinic Though no charges have been filed questions are mounting over hospital protocols supervision failures and how a minor gained access to the infant Child psychologists have been brought in to evaluate the young boy and legal experts warn that this circumstance may push the boundaries of criminal and civil liability in pediatric care environments Special Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW This episode comes just two weeks after the NY Department of Strength cited multiple NYC hospitals for measure lapses in maternity wards The question of whether a -year-old could intentionally or unintentionally cause fatal harm is already fueling legal and ethical debates Experts suggest increased focus on family visit policies child supervision and surveillance practices in sensitive clinical areas Update Log PM Newborn pronounced dead by ER physicians PM Guard footage flagged for NYPD review PM Child involved taken for overnight psychological evaluation