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Influencer Paul Kim and his wife Maggie Kim publicly mourn the death of their 5-year-old son Micah, who died after a severe flu led to sepsis and brain activity loss, sharing their grief and faith through heartfelt Instagram posts.
Whitney Purvis, a former star of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, is mourning the death of her 16-year-old son Weston Gosa, who passed away unexpectedly, with family citing health issues and an autopsy pending. The family is devastated, and Purvis has shared heartfelt tributes expressing her grief and love for her son.
North Carolina officials plan to revoke the license of Trails Carolina, a wilderness camp for troubled youths, following the death of a 12-year-old boy who spent less than 24 hours at the program. The camp violated state regulations, and the cause of the boy's death is under investigation. The camp has been fined, and its admissions are suspended indefinitely. The camp, which serves children with behavioral and mental health issues, has faced criticism from former attendees, but has defended its approach.
Following the death of a 12-year-old boy at Trails Carolina wilderness camp, officials have ordered the removal of all children from the facility, citing the need to ensure their health and safety. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services suspended new admissions to the camp and stated that the children will be temporarily cared for by the Transylvania County Department of Social Services. The camp, which describes itself as an adventure therapy program for children and teens with mental health issues, has a controversial history, including a previous incident in 2014. The camp has defended its safety record and maintains that the boy's death was accidental, while the investigation is ongoing.
A 12-year-old boy died less than 24 hours after arriving at a North Carolina wilderness camp for troubled adolescents, with authorities stating that the death "appeared to not be natural." The camp, Trails Carolina, has been under investigation, and the sheriff's office reported that the camp has not completely cooperated. This incident follows a controversial history, including a previous camper's death and citations for deficiencies. Trails Carolina has denied allegations of improper supervision or unsafe conditions.
The death of a 5-year-old migrant boy in a Chicago shelter is under investigation as the city faces a critical point in the migrant crisis. The boy and his family arrived in Chicago less than three weeks ago and he became sick and died on Sunday. Paramedics were called to the shelter multiple times to tend to sick migrants, including four children who were hospitalized with fevers. The cause of the boy's death has not yet been determined. Migrants have reported substandard conditions at the shelter, including outbreaks of infectious diseases. Chicago has received over 26,000 migrants since August 2022, overwhelming the city's systems of care.
A young girl in North Carolina died from the flu after developing a rare condition called influenza myocarditis. Her family is urging others to take the flu seriously and seek medical care when necessary. Pediatricians advise parents to watch for signs of dehydration and respiratory distress in sick children, and to seek emergency care if necessary. The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms that should be checked by a doctor, including fever, trouble breathing, ear pain, fussiness, and lack of interest in eating. Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, as it reduces the risk of severe illness and helps prevent the spread of the flu.
Federal charges have been announced in the case of a 2-year-old boy who was accidentally shot and killed in Lansing, Michigan. The boy's mother, Emma Huver, faces multiple state charges related to her son's death, while Avis Coward has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Additionally, Gina Schieberl has been charged with conspiracy to tamper with evidence, and both Coward and Schieberl have been charged with tampering with evidence. The charges stem from the burned-out SUV where the shooting occurred.
Two dogs involved in a dog mauling incident that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old boy in Northeast Portland have been euthanized, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The incident occurred inside a home, where the boy's grandmother had dropped him off with her friend who owns the dogs. The friend had gone into the garage where the dogs were when the boy opened the door, leading to the attack. The dogs, described as large Great Dane-Mastiff mixes, were euthanized, while a third dog is being held during the ongoing investigation.
A death investigation is underway in downtown Kansas City after the body of a child was found in an alley near 10th Street and Grand Boulevard. The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that the child fell from an apartment building, as confirmed by surveillance video. The child's identity has not been released, and no one has been taken into custody. The death is currently being investigated, and it has not been ruled a homicide.
Fortress Safe has voluntarily recalled over 60,000 gun safes sold at major retailers across the United States after a 12-year-old child reportedly died from accessing a firearm inside one of the safes. The recall was prompted by a programming flaw in the safes' biometric fingerprint reader technology, which could allow unauthorized users, including children, to access the safes. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 39 reports of the safes being opened by individuals with unregistered fingerprints. Consumers are advised to stop using the biometric feature immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement safe.
A 7-year-old girl in Tennessee died after celebrating her birthday when she accidentally suffocated while popping balloons. The girl's mother found her face down with a balloon over her head, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of death. The mother hopes to raise awareness about the potential dangers of balloons to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
A 7-year-old girl in Tennessee died after celebrating her birthday when she accidentally suffocated while popping balloons. The girl's mother found her face down with a balloon over her head and wants to raise awareness about the incident. The cause of death is still under investigation.
The owner of a Bronx day care and a tenant are now facing federal charges after the death of a 1-year-old child who was exposed to fentanyl at the facility. Grei Mendez, the day care owner, and Carlisto Acevedo Brito have been charged with narcotics possession with intent to distribute resulting in death and conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. The defendants allegedly maintained large quantities of fentanyl at the day care, where four children under the age of three, including the deceased child, suffered from fentanyl exposure. The defendants attempted to cover up the overdoses, and investigators discovered video evidence of someone leaving the day care while the children were in distress.
State police in Cromwell, Connecticut are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old girl following a two-vehicle crash involving her mother. The crash occurred on Monday evening, and after the accident, the mother and daughter left the vehicle and ended up on the banks of the Connecticut River. The mother was later located and transported to the hospital. Authorities are seeking witnesses to the crash and anyone with dashcam footage to aid in their investigation.