An 8-month-old baby, Angel Novalty Carrasco-Ramirez, is in critical condition at a hospital after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx while in the arms of her mother, 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez, who died in the incident. The fall occurred on Tuesday, and the baby was initially taken to Jacobi Hospital before being transferred to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens. A hospital insider reported that the infant's condition has worsened, stating, "She is not doing well."
Angel Carrasco, the child's father, has been arrested after allegedly pushing both Ramirez and the baby from the balcony. He is facing charges of murder and attempted murder, with his arraignment pending.
On Saturday, approximately 200 people attended a vigil at the building where the incident occurred. The vigil was organized by We All Really Matter (WARM), an organization that assists with funeral costs for victims of domestic violence. Attendees honored Ramirez with purple and white balloons and heart-shaped candles, chanting for justice.
Ramirez's mother expressed gratitude for the support and shared her daughter's commitment to helping victims of domestic violence. Brianna Rios, a domestic violence survivor, spoke at the vigil, highlighting the need for change in how domestic violence cases are handled. She noted that police had been called to Ramirez's home multiple times prior to the incident, and that Carrasco had previously been arrested for domestic violence against Ramirez.
Rios emphasized the importance of protecting families and addressing domestic violence more effectively.