Paris authorities were left in shock on Monday after an 18-year-old American woman allegedly threw her newborn baby out of a hotel window, resulting in the infant's tragic death.
According to French prosecutors, the horrifying incident occurred in the 20th arrondissement of eastern Paris, where the young mother gave birth inside her hotel room.
In a disturbing detail, reports confirm that the baby was tossed from the second-floor window with the umbilical cord still attached.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but the infant could not be saved. Law enforcement officials have since taken the mother into custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
While authorities have yet to disclose the motive behind the act, the case has sparked widespread outrage and concern.
Psychological evaluations and forensic examinations are expected to play a crucial role in determining the mother's state of mind at the time of the incident.
French prosecutors have launched a full investigation into the tragic case, with potential charges of infanticide looming over the young woman.
The incident has reignited discussions on mental health, postpartum crises, and support for young mothers, as officials work to uncover the full story behind this heartbreaking event.