A heartbreaking event occurred in Brooklyn on Friday when a six-year-old girl was discovered lifeless in her home’s bathtub. The child’s mother is currently being questioned by the police, as per sources close to the investigation.
The young girl was found submerged in a bathtub filled with water in her Elton Street home, near Ridgewood Avenue in Highland Park. The grim discovery was made around 1:30 p.m., with the girl found in an unconscious and unresponsive state.
Further unsettling details have surfaced from the scene. Sources indicate that the girl had blood clots in her eyes, hinting at a possible struggle. It is believed that the child may have been left in the bathtub for approximately 20 minutes.
Following the discovery, the girl was immediately transported to Brookdale University Medical Center. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, she was declared dead at the hospital, a fact confirmed by the police.
The investigation into this tragic incident continued into Friday evening. The girl’s mother is being questioned by investigators. It has been reported that the mother was not alone at the home at the time of the incident. The child’s father and paternal grandfather were also present, according to sources.
As of now, no charges have been filed in relation to the child’s death. The city medical examiner’s office is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The community is reeling from the shock and mourning the loss of the young girl. They are anxiously awaiting further details about the incident and the results of the ongoing investigation.