Ex-Boyfriend Accused In Balcony Plunge

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A Bronx mother died holding her 8-month-old as both fell 15 stories; police say an ex-boyfriend pushed them.

Story Snapshot

Police arrested and charged 31-year-old Angel Carrasco in the death of Nathaly Ramirez.
Investigators say Ramirez was pushed from a Bronx balcony while holding her infant.
The baby survived with severe injuries and remains hospitalized, according to reports.
Neighbors held a vigil, while prosecutors pursue murder and attempted murder charges.

Police: Mother Pushed From 15th-Floor Balcony While Holding Baby

New York City police say 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez fell to her death from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx while clutching her 8-month-old daughter. Officers who responded to a 911 call found the pair on the ground with injuries consistent with a fall, and Ramirez was pronounced dead at a hospital. After investigating, police determined the mother and child had been pushed. They identified the suspect as Ramirez’s ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Angel Carrasco.

Police arrested Carrasco and charged him with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, attempted manslaughter, and assault. Reports state he was in custody following a search that began soon after the fall. Prosecutors allege he shoved Ramirez while she held the infant. Police described the case as domestic-violence-related. Investigators have examined the balcony and surrounding area for physical evidence and witness accounts to support the charges, according to multiple reports.

Infant Survives; Investigators Assess How

The infant survived the 15-story fall and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to early reports. Investigators told local media that Ramirez’s body may have cushioned the baby’s impact. Doctors continued treatment as the child fought for her life. Later coverage described the baby as alive and receiving ongoing care. The medical updates vary by outlet and time of publication, but the survival of the child is consistent across reports.

A neighbor told People magazine they heard pleas just before the fall, including “My baby is scared.” Reporters also aired versions of “Please don’t do this” from broadcast coverage based on what residents said they heard. That account supports a violent confrontation rather than an accident, according to how reporters framed it. Police have not released the 911 audio or full witness list, but the core allegation remains that Ramirez and the baby were pushed.

Suspect’s Ties To Victim And Prior Domestic Case

Local coverage identified Carrasco as Ramirez’s ex-boyfriend and reported a prior arrest earlier this year in a domestic-violence matter. Police framed the balcony case as part of an intimate-partner dispute. Reporters said detectives traced movements around the building and interviewed people who knew the couple. The law treats domestic violence with enhanced focus when a child is harmed. Prosecutors often stack charges to reflect the death of a parent and the trauma to a surviving infant.

Public attention surged after videos showed a handcuffed Carrasco during a police walkout. Community anger grew as word spread that a mother had died while protecting her child. Residents held a vigil for Ramirez near the building, lighting candles and leaving flowers. Leaders called for stronger early intervention in domestic disputes and faster protection orders. The Bronx has seen a cluster of domestic-violence cases in recent years that drew similar calls for action and victim support.

The Pattern: When Intimate Partners Become Suspects

Federal health data show a familiar pattern in homicides of women. When the victim-suspect link is known, a current or former intimate partner is often the suspect. In analyses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over half of female homicides with known circumstances have ties to intimate partner violence. For Hispanic and Latino victims, a majority of female homicides in some datasets also involved intimate partners.

🚨BREAKING UPDATE: THE 8-MONTH-OLD BABY WHO SURVIVED THE 15-STORY FALL IS NOW REPORTED TO BE STABLE🚨

Zoo Crew, we covered this absolutely heartbreaking case yesterday, and tonight I have some news I've been hoping we'd get.

THAT BABY GIRL IS STILL FIGHTING, AND HER CONDITION… pic.twitter.com/g4v6KgMfYA

— Transitlady59🚍 (@Transitlady61) October 11, 2026

Those numbers cannot decide an individual case, but they explain why police move fast when they see signs of domestic violence alongside a homicide. The mix of a prior relationship, a reported plea before the fall, and a rapid arrest fits a pattern that law enforcement has learned to read. The stakes are highest when a child is present. That is why common-sense safety planning, early reporting of threats, and swift court action can save lives in similar disputes.

What Happens Next In Court

The charges against Carrasco now move into arraignment and pretrial stages under New York law. Prosecutors will outline the evidence they say supports a push from the balcony. Defense counsel can contest the accounts, challenge witness claims, and test forensic work. A judge will set the schedule and bail status in light of the alleged murder and the surviving child. The core facts reported by police and major outlets remain the public backbone of the case today.