Incident Details
A tragic incident unfolded in Manhattan on Sunday afternoon when a woman was killed after her son allegedly shoved her down an embankment in Riverside Park. The New York Police Department and law enforcement sources confirmed the events that led to her death.
Argument and Assault
Vianel Garcia, 44, was involved in an argument with her 22-year-old son, Miguel Duval, around 4:15 p.m. near Riverside Drive and West 165th Street. During the altercation, Duval allegedly pushed his mother down a grassy embankment, causing her to suffer severe injuries, according to police and sources.
Emergency Response
Garcia, who resided in Harlem, was quickly transported to Harlem Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, the NYPD reported. The severity of her injuries from the fall proved fatal.
Arrest and Charges
Duval, whose address matches that of a men’s shelter in Washington Heights, was apprehended at the scene by responding officers. He was subsequently charged with second-degree murder, according to police officials.
