According to Phoenix police, an 8-year-old boy died after a statue fell on him outside the upscale Arizona Biltmore hotel.
Five days after the youngster was hospitalized after being hit in the head by the statue, his death was declared on Monday. His identity was kept a secret.
Although they ruled out foul involvement, investigators were still attempting to figure out Tuesday why the statue broke apart and how it hit the boy, according to police.
The 39-acre resort, which spans the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and features views of mountain ranges and palm palms, includes the Biltmore hotel, which was created by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
According to KVOA, the statue was one of 19 “solemn sprites” sculptures on the resort’s property. It is claimed that the sprites depict mythological characters that stand in for the natural environment.
In a statement released on Tuesday, resort management expressed their cooperation with investigators and said they were “deeply saddened” by the family’s loss.
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“We wish them peace and respect their right to privacy during this difficult time,” according to the statement.
