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Cops probe death of boy, 4, in Amityville

Neighbors of a 4 year-old Amityville boy who

Neighbors of a 4 year-old Amityville boy who died Wednesday said they were shocked to learn of his death as they built a makeshift memorial outside his home. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Jan. 17, 2013) (January 17, 2013 5:08 PM)

A 4-year-old boy found alone and near death Wednesday in an Amityville home was the victim of a homicide, Suffolk police said Thursday.

Police identified the child as Adonis Reed and the medical examiner's office declared his death a homicide after its autopsy Thursday.

Police did not provide a cause of death or other details, citing an ongoing investigation.

Adonis was found unconscious...

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