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6-year-old boy found unresponsive inside Times Square hotel; police investigating

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Updated  December 10, 2025 8:13am EST
Crime and Public Safety
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Boy, 6, dies suddenly in Times Square hotel; no trauma found, police say

Boy, 6, dies suddenly in Times Square hotel; no trauma found, police say

Police are investigating the sudden death of a 6-year-old boy from Maryland who was found unresponsive inside a Times Square hotel.

The Brief

    • A 6-year-old boy died overnight inside a Times Square hotel, New York City police said.
    • The boy was found unresponsive Tuesday morning at the Hampton Inn on Seventh Avenue near West 41st Street, according to reporting from the New York Post.
    • The city’s medical examiner is still working to determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.

NEW YORK - A 6-year-old boy died overnight inside a Times Square hotel, New York City police said.

What they're saying:

Police are investigating the death of the child, who was visiting from Maryland with his parents. The boy was found unresponsive Tuesday morning at the Hampton Inn on Seventh Avenue near West 41st Street, according to reporting from the New York Post.

His parents told officers their son suddenly became violently ill Monday night. Police said the child showed no obvious signs of trauma.

The city’s medical examiner is still working to determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: This report is based on information from police and the New York Post.

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