Parents Questioned Over Death of 4-Year-Old Son After Medical Episode at New York City Shelter

A 4-year-old boy has died after suffering a medical emergency at a family shelter in New York City, police have confirmed to PEOPLE.

On Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 8:09 a.m. local time, officers from the 63rd Precinct at the New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call regarding a child having a medical episode at 4612 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn.

“He was taken to Maimonides Medical Center in critical condition and then he subsequently was pronounced deceased,” the NYPD said.

NYPD could not confirm to PEOPLE that narcotics were found at the scene, adding that the incident remains under investigation.

Police added to PEOPLE that the boy’s parents are being questioned amid the ongoing investigation.

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amNewYork Metro noted that the location where the incident occurred is a Women in Need (Win) shelter, but husbands are allegedly allowed to visit during daytime hours.

A Win spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement on Wednesday, “Win is devastated by the tragic death of this innocent child who came to reside with us in one of our shelters.”

“We are working closely with the NYPD to support their ongoing investigation. We remain committed as ever to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all families that call a Win shelter home,” the spokesperson added.

Investigators continued to gather evidence at the scene on Tuesday night, CBS News New York reported.