11-year-old boy dies from apparent reaction to smell of fish

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
11-year-old boy dies from apparent reaction to smell of fish
11-year-old boy dies from apparent reaction to smell of fish

BROOKLYN, New York -- An 11-year-old boy died in his Brooklyn home Tuesday after authorities believe he had an allergic reaction to seafood that was being cooked at the time.

The Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death for Camron Jean-Pierre, who was found unconscious and unresponsive around 7:30 p.m.

Police say the child had some type of reaction to the seafood as the family prepared dinner.

He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing.