Navy Pier drowning: Charges could be upgraded after boy dies after allegedly being pushed into lake
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said Monday morning it's up to the state's attorney's office to upgrade charges in the case of a young boy who was allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan and later died.
CPD said the 3-year-old boy's aunt pushed him into the lake at Navy Pier last Monday.
Family members said Josiah Brown died Sunday.
During a weekly update near 113th Street and South King Drive, at Kingdom Word Church, on the South Side Monday morning, CPD said it's up to the state's attorney's office to upgrade any charges in the case.
Victoria Moreno, 34, Brown's aunt, currently faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges in connection with the incident.
Prosecutors said Moreno's charges could be upgraded following Brown's death.
CPD said Brown was walking with Moreno on a path next to the lake when she pushed him in.
CPD also said Moreno did not attempt to rescue the boy.
Brown's family described the little boy as a "bundle of joy" who was "full of energy" and "loved his dad."
Moreno's bond was also denied by a judge, and she is to have no contact with Brown's family.
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