Death of baby in Staten Island home in March ruled homicide after autopsy results

STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- The death of a 2-month-old baby found dead in a Staten Island home in March has now been ruled a homicide after an autopsy revealed he ingested a form of fentanyl.
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On March 8, police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious baby boy inside a Staten Island home at 15 Arden Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers found the baby boy unresponsive with no obvious signs of trauma.

The baby, his mother and a man had fallen asleep together. Police say the 30-year-old mother reported him unconscious about 12 hours later.
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The baby was taken to Staten Island University South Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police said Friday the death had been ruled a homicide after getting the results of the autopsy.

No charges have been filed as the investigation remains ongoing.



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