Police charge 14-year-old girl with manslaughter in killing of western New York toddler
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A 14-year-old girl has been arrested in the death of a 1-year-old western New York boy who was strangled.
Authorities said Wednesday the teen is charged with manslaughter in the death of 21-month-old Joshua Jock Jr. in the Chautauqua County town of Harmony. Officials say the toddler died Monday between 11 p.m. and midnight at a day care where the owner also lives.
Officials say someone called 911 and reported that the toddler was unresponsive.
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Deputies say the only people home at the time were the teen, the boy and a 1-year-old girl. They're all related.
The teen is being held on $1 million bail in a Buffalo juvenile facility. It's unclear if she'll be charged as an adult.