8-Month-Old Baby Survives 15th-Floor Bronx Balcony Plunge But Condition Worsens, While Father Faces Murder Charges

The 8-month-old infant who miraculously survived a 15th-floor balcony plunge in her mother’s arms—after the two were allegedly pushed by the child’s father in the Bronx—has taken a critical turn for the worse and is currently fighting for her life in dire condition, according to hospital sources.

The tragic incident, which unfolded on a Tuesday that has left a local community reeling, claimed the life of the child’s 23-year-old mother, Nathaly Ramirez. While the infant, named Angel Novalty Carrasco-Ramirez, initially beat staggering odds by surviving the catastrophic fall, her medical outlook has sharply deteriorated in the days following the tragedy.

“They are keeping their fingers crossed,” a hospital insider familiar with the situation told reporters regarding the infant’s grave medical status. “She is not doing well.”

Following the initial plunge, baby Angel Novalty was rushed by emergency responders to Jacobi Hospital, where medical personnel worked frantically to stabilize her injuries. Due to the specialized pediatric trauma care required for her extensive conditions, the infant was subsequently transferred to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens, where a team of specialists continues to monitor her around the clock.

The child’s father and Nathaly Ramirez’s ex-boyfriend, identified as 31-year-old Angel Carrasco, fled the scene immediately after the incident. However, a coordinated manhunt involving United States Marshals and officers from the New York City Police Department tracked him down, leading to his apprehension on Wednesday. Following his arrest, Carrasco was transported to Jacobi Hospital for a medical evaluation. He is now facing serious criminal charges, including murder and attempted murder, with his formal court arraignment still pending.

The devastating event has sparked immense grief, outrage, and renewed calls for systemic reform regarding domestic violence protection and intervention in New York City. On Saturday, a poignant prayer and remembrance ceremony was held outside the apartment building located at 2550 Olinville Avenue in the Bronx, where the mother and child were allegedly shoved to the pavement.

Approximately 200 mourners gathered for the emotional vigil, which was sponsored by We All Really Matter (WARM), an advocacy organization dedicated to supporting domestic violence victims and assisting families with funeral expenses. The somber gathering space was adorned with purple and white balloons—the colors recognized for domestic violence awareness—alongside glowing heart-shaped candles and makeshift memorials featuring photographs, flowers, and commemorative posters.

As grief-stricken family members and community advocates stood shoulder to shoulder, attendees chanted unified demands for justice, calling out phrases like “Justice for Nataly” and “Long live Nataly.”

The victim’s mother, who shares the name Nathaly and spoke publically at the ceremony, addressed the massive crowd through tears. She expressed profound gratitude to the community members, friends, and activists who turned out to honor her daughter’s memory. Remembering the kindhearted nature of the 23-year-old mother, she shared how her daughter consistently dedicated her time and energy to supporting others, noting that she actively helped both mistreated women and men navigating abusive relationships.

“She loved honestly,” the grieving mother and grandmother told the hushed and sympathetic crowd. “She hugged with a tenderness that only had peace.”

Placed near the memorial site were photographs and tributes honoring other victims of domestic violence, serving as a stark reminder of the broader crisis of intimate partner homicides. Among them were memorials for individuals like Lovay Williams, who was discovered beaten to death inside her Washington Heights apartment on West 156th Street in Manhattan on September 6. In that separate case, 41-year-old Tiliek Shamel Thompson has been charged with murder, strangulation, assault, and child abandonment, though he has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

Brianna Rios, a domestic violence survivor who had previously been personally consoled and supported by Nathaly Ramirez during her own trials, stepped forward at the vigil to address the crowd. Rios spoke candidly about Ramirez’s quiet resilience and the private struggles she faced in her relationship with Carrasco.

“Natalie, unfortunately, is being added onto this very long list of beautiful faces and names,” Rios said, emphasizing the urgent need for institutional change and better legal frameworks dedicated to “protecting family, children, and these beautiful women.”

Raising critical questions about the handling of prior safety concerns, Rios revealed that law enforcement had been called to Nathaly’s home on numerous occasions prior to the fatal incident.

“The police were called to Nathaly’s home over five times,” the 24-year-old advocate stated during her address. Highlighting the systemic failures that allowed the alleged abuser access to the victim, Rios added, “The killer of Nathaly Ramirez was arrested two times—once for slapping her, the second time for breaking and entering into her home… Not only was he able to get next to her again, he was able to kill her.”

As the legal proceedings against Angel Carrasco move forward and investigators piece together the timeline of events leading up to the tragedy, family members, advocates, and neighbors remain focused on supporting the infant survivor, Angel Novalty, while continuing to demand accountability and enhanced protections for vulnerable families across the city.