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NYPD: Woman and boy found dead inside East New York apartment

Officials say officers responded to 545 Dumont Ave. just after 2 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a foul odor.

Matt Trapani

Mar 12, 2025, 8:43 PM

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A 33-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy were found dead inside an East New York apartment building, according to the NYPD.

Officials say officers responded to 545 Dumont Ave. just after 2 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a foul odor. Officers found the woman and child unconscious and unresponsive. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

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