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Mother facing charges after 18-month-old son dies after eating popcorn kernel, reports say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information can be found through KOSA CBS7, which provides access to the full story and any available updates. A tragic incident occurred in New York involving a young child.
A tragic incident occurred in New York involving a young child. Details are limited, but it is known that the child's death was related to choking. The mother's actions at the time are also part of the incident, as she was reportedly in another room.
The child was found unresponsive, and the mother was alerted by another sibling. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being reported.
Further information can be found through KOSA CBS7, which provides access to the full story and any available updates.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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