A tragic incident unfolded in Russia where a newborn baby died after allegedly being thrown from a window by their five-year-old sibling. The distressing event took place while the mother had left the two children unattended at home. Passersby heard a young girl’s screams and discovered the lifeless infant on the ground below a fourth-floor window.
Witnesses were deeply shocked, describing their reaction as feeling weak in the knees at the heartbreaking scene. Emergency responders confirmed the baby’s death, only 21 days old, after the fall from a residential building in Vasilyevo, Russia.
Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into the infant’s death. The Russian Investigative Committee is leading the inquiry and considering potential criminal charges against the mother. They are exploring whether the five-year-old’s actions stemmed from jealousy towards the new baby.
The circumstances surrounding why the children were left unsupervised are also under scrutiny, as reported by the Mirror US. Officials emphasized the importance of investigating the parents’ actions and other possible scenarios.
The District head of Zelenodolsk, Mikhail Afanasyev, expressed condolences to the family and urged all parents to be cautious and avoid leaving children unattended.
