Police respond after child fell from 2nd story porch in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Police and Firefighters responded to 4 Princeton Street around 9:15 Monday night for reports of a child who fell from a second-story porch. At this time, no charges have been fired, and the child said they had back pain but didn't appear to have serious injuries. Police say the child [...]

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Police and Firefighters responded to 4 Princeton Street around 9:15 Monday night for reports of a child who fell from a second-story porch. At this time, no charges have been fired, and the child said they had back pain but didn't appear to have serious injuries.

Police say the child was taken to Albany Medical Center as a precaution. Police say it appears a parent left the child in the care of another person before the incident. Child protective services are currently assisting, and the incident is under investigation.