Watch CBS News

Police: 5-Year-Old Boy Stabbed In Neck, Drowned Inside West Philadelphia Home

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a 5-year-old boy is dead after he was stabbed and drowned inside of a West Philadelphia home Monday night. Police were called to a home along Pine Street just after 10 p.m.

Police say the 5-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck and was found in a tub filled with water. Medics performed CPR on the child at the scene but he was pronounced dead shortly after 11 p.m.

The boy's 40-year-old mother was found with cuts to her wrists, according to police. She is currently in stable condition.

Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this developing story.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.