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Philadelphia toddler dies after being shot at drugs deal

The district attorney said there is reason to believe the cause of death was due to the original injuries from the shooting in 2019.

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The district attorney said there is reason to believe the cause of death was due to the original injuries from the shooting in 2019.

Highlights

  • Yaseem Jenkins, who was just 11 months at the time of the shooting, died on Tuesday, according to a statement by his family.
  • The district attorney said they are awaiting an inquest report to establish the cause of death, but said they have reason to believe the three-year-old died due to his original injuries from the incident three years ago.
  • Nafes Monroe was charged with recklessly endangering another person and endangering the welfare of a child, to which he pleaded guilty for both counts.
  • The District Attorney said if the death is found to be from the original injuries, Monroe could face additional charges.
  • The infant was shot in the head, torso and rear of his body.