By: Richard L. Smith
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Peter Papa of the South Plainfield Police Department announced today that a two-year-old boy who was in critical condition after nearly drowning has succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased today.
The tragic incident occurred on May 28, 2024, at approximately 7:36 P.M., when the South Plainfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a child had been found in a pool and was not breathing.
Upon arrival, authorities performed CPR on the child and transported him to JFK Hospital. He was later transferred to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, the young boy passed away on May 31, 2024, at Jersey Shore Medical Center.
The incident is currently under review by Detective Craig Magnani of the South Plainfield Police Department, who can be reached at 908-226-7682, and Detective Javier Morillo of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, who can be reached at 732-745-8843.