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.