Tragedy in the Bronx: Man Arrested After Mother Dies and Infant Is Injured in Balcony Fall
A 23-year-old mother, Nathaly Ramirez, died after being pushed from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx, while her eight-month-old daughter remains hospitalized. Police have charged 31-year-old Angel Carrasco with murder and attempted murder in connection with the fatal domestic incident.
A devastating domestic violence incident in the Allerton neighborhood of the Bronx has left a family grieving and a community in shock. According to reporting by Hollywood Unlocked, 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez tragically died early Tuesday morning after being pushed from a 15th-floor balcony along with her eight-month-old daughter. Law enforcement officers responded to an emergency call placed shortly before 3:40 a.m. at the Allerton Arms building, located at 2550 Olinville Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ramirez and her infant daughter on the ground with severe injuries consistent with a high-level fall. Emergency medical crews transported both victims to Jacobi Hospital, where Ramirez was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, according to information released by the New York City Police Department. While initial reports questioned whether the incident was an accident, police investigators quickly determined that foul play was involved. The New York City Police Department confirmed in a statement that further investigation established both individuals had been intentionally pushed from the apartment's balcony.
Neighbors reported hearing loud screaming and desperate pleas coming from the apartment prior to the arrival of emergency vehicles, followed by a loud impact outside the building. By Wednesday evening, law enforcement authorities took 31-year-old Angel Carrasco into custody in connection with the crime. Authorities identified Carrasco as Ramirez's boyfriend or recent ex-partner. Prosecutors have charged Carrasco with multiple counts, including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, attempted manslaughter, and assault, as documented by local law enforcement statements.
The infant daughter was hospitalized in critical condition following the fall. According to a report by CBS New York, the baby's condition has since been updated to stable, though she remains under medical care for her injuries. Friends remembered Ramirez as a dedicated new mother whose life centered on her child. Community members and neighbors gathered outside the Olinville Avenue building for a candlelit vigil to honor Ramirez's memory and demand increased support and protection for victims of intimate partner violence.
Resource organizations remind the public that domestic violence assistance is available around the clock. Individuals seeking support can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the New York City Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-621-4673.