Authorities are intensifying their search for a 2-year-old boy from New York City who has been missing for a month. Montrell Williams was last seen on May 10 during a family gathering in the Bronx. Multiple sources linked to the investigation suggest troubling developments, indicating that his father may have thrown him into the Bronx River after leaving the celebration together.
Montrell, who was dressed in a white T-shirt and a diaper at the time of his disappearance, was reported missing after his mother, concerned for his safety, contacted the police later that night. Initial investigations categorized the incident as a domestic report rather than a criminal case, which may have affected the promptness of the response.
Recent developments revealed that the boy’s father, who is 20 years old, was allegedly involved in a threatening encounter with Montrell’s 17-year-old mother after she spotted him on the streets of Manhattan. During this confrontation, the father reportedly brandished a knife, leading to his arrest. Following this, he allegedly confessed to throwing Montrell into the river.
While no charges have yet been filed against the father, the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Unit has initiated a review of how the case was originally handled. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need to understand all actions involved—both from the father and the responding officers. He assured that the investigation will strive to clarify the facts while placing high importance on locating Montrell.
This case has drawn significant public attention and may prompt discussions about child welfare safeguarding and law enforcement response protocols during domestic incidents. The hope remains that Montrell will be found safe and sound, as authorities work diligently to piece together the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.