Bronx Boy's Death Ruled Homicide After Cocaine Intoxication

Ariel Gonzalez, a 4-month-old boy from the Bronx, died on August 10, and his death has been ruled a homicide following the discovery of cocaine in his system. Authorities found the infant unresponsive at his home on Eagle Avenue and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was acute cocaine intoxication. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain how the child was exposed to the drug. Notably, there had been no prior contact between the family and the city’s Administration for Children’s Services. The case has raised significant concern regarding child safety and drug exposure in vulnerable populations.