Police believe 3 children drowned by mother at NYC beach

NEW YORK (AP) — Police say three children have died after being found on a New York City beach and authorities believe the children were drowned by their mother. The 7-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl and a 3-month-old boy were found on Brooklyn’s Coney Island beach shortly after 3 a.m. Monday (Sept. 12, 2022). They were taken to a nearby hospital and all three were pronounced dead there. The children’s 30-year-old mother was found a short time later and taken into custody. Charges against her are pending. Police plan to release more details at a news conference.