Two-year-old boy who fell from window in Hartford has died: police

A 2-year-old boy who fell from a third-floor window in Hartford over the weekend has died, according to police.

His mother has been arrested, posted bond and is due in court in August.

Emergency crews were called to the 1000 block of Capitol Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a child who suffered a high fall.

When officers arrived, they found the 2-year-old child with serious injuries. He was transported to Connecticut Children's to be treated. Police said Monday afternoon that he has died.

Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert described the child's condition on Saturday as extremely critical and said it is was very life-threatening situation. It is believed a screen fell out of the window and then the child fell.

Boisvert added that the child was not conscious when first responders arrived and he was unlikely to survive.

Investigators said five children were left unattended in the apartment, which was in deplorable and uninhabitable condition. The state Department of Children and Families responded and the other children are now in their custody.

The boy's mom, identified as Tabitha Frank, 34, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of risk of injury to a minor. Authorities said she was charged with two counts of risk of injury per child -- one for leaving them unattended and one for the condition of the apartment.

The Department of Children and Families said it is conducting a joint investigation with Hartford police.

"We can confirm the Department is conducting a joint investigation with the Hartford Police Department into this terrible tragedy. The child's siblings are safe and being provided supportive services to address the trauma they have experienced," Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes said in a statement.

"We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of the first responders and likewise, hope they too can work through the extremely difficult circumstances they encountered," the statement from Dorantes goes on to say.

Frank was expected to appear in court on Monday but posted bond. She is now due in court on Aug. 3.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at (860) 722-TIPS.