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Teen Falls to Death from Brooklyn Cell Tower

3/21/2026

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A 16-year-old boy fell to his death while taking photos from a cell tower at Bushwick Inlet Park in Brooklyn around 1:15 p.m. on Friday as police responded to a 911 call.
He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he died.
Officials have not released the boy's identity pending family notification.
Witnesses said the cell tower area is fenced off but accessible, with youths entering after the tragedy.

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Story summary

A 16-year-old boy fell to his death while taking photos from a cell tower at Bushwick Inlet Park in Brooklyn around 1:15 p.m. on Friday as police responded to a 911 call.
He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he died.
Officials have not released the boy's identity pending family notification.
Witnesses said the cell tower area is fenced off but accessible, with youths entering after the tragedy.