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Toddler Dies in Fall From Luxury Suite at Lakers Game
- Posted on November 22, 2010 at 2:52pm by
Scott Baker
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A toddler has died after falling 50 feet from a luxury suite at the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Golden State Warriors in the Staples Center arena.
Police Sgt. Frank Alvelais says early Monday that the boy, believed to be 2 or 3 years old, was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he died. The boy‘s name hasn’t been released.
The boy fell from the third level top tier of the luxury suites several minutes after the Lakers beat the Warriors 117-89 on Sunday night.
Witnesses told the Los Angeles Times the boy was moving his arms, legs and head before paramedics took him out of arena on a stretcher.
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Comments (55)
grahampink
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 4:10pmThis is terrible, but you have to wonder where were the child’s parents while this was happening.
Report Post »As the parent of three highschool aged children, my only advise is while they’re in your care,
NEVER LET THEM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT!
Lantern
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 4:06pmI have always held my children’s hands in places like this or kept a strict eye on them. I don’t know what to say, the player wouldn’t work for me.
Report Post »Love Bandit Bestid
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 4:05pmSnap out of it people.
Report Post »Soros is about to cap and trade enforced on a state level.
mike_trivisonno
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:57pmShame on Blaze for even reporting on this story. Pandering at its very worst. This is not news. But there is a reason and Blaze should have seen it.
Once the phony mourning is done, we will see government intrusion and regulation to “save other children from this same sort of negligence.”
Government scumbags are, right now, as we speak cavorting with lawyers and lawmakers and judges and do-gooders. They cavort over the corpse of this child.
And we, and The Blaze, are participating in the sick ritual. We have fallen so very far.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:54pmWhere were the parents? Drunk most likely. More concerned about lookin good and the flirt with others that goes along with it. Dumbasses! On the other hand it was basket ball, they might have been in ebonics training. Just goes to show you, don’t support union sports. I know, harsh very harsh.
Report Post »wildturkeywatcher
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 4:41pmHarsh, yes. And totally bigoted. What do you know about his parents? Judge not lest you be judged.
Report Post »OmegaMan
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:46pmI have a boy that age and just thinking about being in that situation makes my heart sink. That’s truly a life-destroying moment for so many people. One stupid mistake and a boy is dead and a family (parents, siblings, grandparents) is devastated.
Report Post »Chicago Ray
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:46pmThis is ripe for criticism but I’ll hold off and just pray for the lost child and his family and “parents?”.
Report Post »TRUTHSEEKINGAL
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Report Post »TRUTHSEEKINGAL
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:43pmMay the angels carry this innocent to the arms of God.
So tragic ,but seriously raises questions of accountability on the part of parents/adults in this VIP box. Why was a toddler at such an event at midnight? This is a baby for heavens sake,anyone knows they must be watched at all times.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:33pmMy heart breaks for the family. God’s blessings & mercy on them for what they are facing.
Report Post »seanpatriot
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:30pmLemme guess, stupid father and/or drunk mother.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 9:28pmYou stupid, stupid soulless jerk.
Report Post »seanpatriot
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:28pmWhy the hell is a toddler even AT a game
Report Post »John Gregory
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 8:37pmSEANPATRIOT Let me guess… you do not have any children. You are a heartless mean spirited person. Why wouldn’t you think about what the parents are going through instead of blaming them. The child is 2 to 3 years old and they could of had other children that distracted them for only a second. Please do not judge before you have all the facts. Also, I 2 to 3 year old could really enjoy basketball and wanted to go to the game.
Report Post »jeanpennie
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:25pmSo horribly sad; I always worry about things like this at any stadium. I will hug my grandson extra hard and say a prayer for this little lost angel.
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:23pmI like how they say “good morning” to one another first.
Report Post »paleoconservatarian
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:22pmThe “Blaze” embedded video isn’t working properly. The controls disappear after it is maximized then resized.
Report Post »robgc1
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:41pmYour right the blaze player isn’t workin very well
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:15pmThis is tragic my heart goes out to the family but where were the parents the responsiblilty of keeping that kid safe should have been on the parents. Not to be an ass but I think the Parents are at fault for the death and should be charged with some form of neglect with the parents getting minimum punishment.
dontbotherme
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:48pmThe parents got the maximum, undeserved punishment. Their hearts are broken. Pray for them.
Report Post »John Gregory
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 8:40pmHow dare you judge these parents. You do not know what was happening at the time.
Report Post »Brian
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:14pmMy prayers go to the family, bless they poor child!
Report Post »alwayssora
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:11pmIt’s so sad to see a child die. My prayers to the family.
Report Post »And a reminder to everyone: please consider the lives that could be saved by the donation of organs if such a thing happened in your family.
FreedomAdvocate
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:08pmVery sad and tragic :(
Report Post »13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:06pmThis is so sad, my heart goes out to the family
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:04pmGod bless this poor family. Prayers to you, and hope this doesn’t happen again.
Report Post »cotuit
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:02pmI think 13genr. pushed him.
cotuit
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:08pmThe government he so wishs to intrude on all of are lives should begin an investagation. Can you proof you didn’t 13gen..?
Report Post »13thgenerati0namerican
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:10pmWow, what a productive comment. Thanks for caring about this child and leaving a relavent comment.
Report Post »alwayssora
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:12pmHeartless.
Report Post »cotuit
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:15pm@13gen. That wasn’t much in the way of a denial.
Report Post »Paul G
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:25pm@13gen. That wasn’t much in the way of a denial.
Report Post »HAHAHA…that is funny though…
dontbotherme
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:31pmYou guys need to knock it off & grow up. What is wrong with you? A child died here.
Report Post »aquariaqueen
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:02pmTragic, so tragic……I hope the parents had a presence of mind to donate his healthy organs to other sick children whose parents are looking at losing their child as well without them.
Report Post »oljw00
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:00pmI can’t even imagine what the family is going through…
Report Post »sofaking obvious
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 2:57pmSo many broken hearts. So sad.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:45pmLord have mercy! Praying for this family’s comfort.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 22, 2010 at 3:49pmMay God comfort the family and those around them, guide them with your love, and ease the grief they will have by the loving memories of the time their toddler was with them. The peace of God is wished to them by me, and may they find joy in their hearts soon.
Please pray for the couple in their time of grief.
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