Tragic Incident at Niagara Falls: Police Say Mother and Two Children Went Over the Edge Intentionally!
New York State Police and Park Police are conducting a recovery mission for a mother and her two young children who tragically went over the American side of Niagara Falls on Monday night. According to officials, investigators believe the incident was intentional.
The police responded to the scene on Goat Island around 9 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of the incident. Authorities stated that 33-year-old Chaianti Means, along with her 9-year-old son Roman Rossman and 5-month-old daughter Mecca Means, crossed over the safety guard rail at Luna Island, leading to the fall.
While the investigation is still ongoing, early findings indicate that the incident was intentional. However, investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding it to determine more details.
New York State Trooper James O’Callaghan reported that the family of the individuals involved has been cooperating with authorities. This cooperation has allowed the investigation to move forward more quickly, enabling police to gather information with fewer delays.
In an effort to keep the public informed, the police held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, where they shared an update on the case. Several specialized units within the New York State Police, including the Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Aviation, and Underwater Recovery Units, have joined the recovery efforts.
Since the night of the incident, search and recovery operations have been ongoing. The authorities stated that they are using every available resource to locate the victims and are committed to putting forth their maximum effort. Police teams plan to reassess the situation on Thursday based on the progress made in the search and any additional evidence gathered.