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New details released by Cook County medical examiner after dresser falls on toddler, killing him

By Fox 32 Digital Staff
Updated  May 19, 2023 2:44pm CDT
Little Village
FOX 32 Chicago

Boy, 3, dies after furniture falls on him on SW Side

A toddler was killed Tuesday afternoon after a piece of furniture fell on him in Little Village. The incident has been classified as a death investigation.

CHICAGO - A 3-year-old boy was killed after a piece of furniture fell on him Tuesday afternoon in Little Village. 

Chicago police officers responded to the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road around 2:30 p.m. for reports of an injured toddler. 

The victim was later pronounced dead. 

He was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Officer as Johan Garcia. 

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The cause of death was compressional asphyxia due to entrapment under a dresser.

The incident has been classified as an accident.

Area detectives are still investigating.