Police were called to the scene on Queens Boulevard on Sunday night because Shaquan Butler was choking, but officers discovered that the 3-year-old had bruises all over his body.
A Queens father has been arrested in the death of a 3-year-old boy who died inside a homeless shelter over the weekend.
They rushed the unconscious boy to the hospital where doctors say he died from a heart attack and collapsed lung. Young Shaquan's mother allegedly told officers her son was choking on a piece of food and had run into the wall. His father, also named Shaquan Butler, was arrested two days later, authorities said Wednesday. The 26-year-old was charged with murder and manslaughter, police said.The tragedy left other shelter residents,"It's just horrible. It's just sad. It's just a horrible situation," said shelter resident Michelle Washington.
In a statement, the Department of Social Services said:"This is a heartbreaking tragedy. We offer our deepest condolences to all who have been impacted and stand ready to provide them with any support we can during this incredibly difficult time."
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