A 31-year-old woman is in custody after police accused her of drowning a young child in Lake Michigan on Friday, July 18, near South Shore Beach in Chicago. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. local time.
The Incident and Investigation
According to WOOD-TV, ABC 7, and WGN-TV, the woman was found by authorities in Lake Michigan. An investigation revealed that she allegedly drowned a 1-year-old boy in the lake. The police have not yet released her name to the public.
Following the incident, the woman was taken into custody and then transported to a hospital, as reported by WOOD-TV. Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire Department’s Marine Unit recovered the child’s body from the lake. The boy was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigation and Charges
Authorities have not yet revealed what led to the tragic incident. The Chicago Police Department has classified the case as a homicide, but it is unclear what charges the woman will face at this time. The identity of the 1-year-old child has not been made public either, but law enforcement sources confirmed that the child and the woman were related.
The investigation is still ongoing as police work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
Community Response
After hearing about the incident, Street Pastor Donovan Price visited the hospital and expressed his sorrow. He shared with WGN-TV, “The more I heard, the more tragic it got, the sadder it got,” reflecting the deep sadness felt in the community over such a tragic event.
This heartbreaking incident has shocked the Chicago community, and the investigation into the death of the young child continues. Authorities are working to uncover the circumstances behind the drowning, and charges against the woman are still pending. The family and community members are mourning the loss, and many are waiting for more information as the investigation unfolds.
