His parents died in their sleep.

The tragedy occurred at around six in the morning in the “Akhkent” residential complex. According to eyewitnesses, a three-year-old boy fell from the seventh floor of an apartment building while his parents were sleeping. The boy, who was seriously injured, died before the ambulance arrived.

Residents also ran to the fields because of the mother’s screams. — The police were called, one of them called an ambulance and provided any help they could.

Ribek Adilhan, neighbor:

— I was sleeping. My husband was screaming. We lived in house 60. I got there and her mother was crying. The child’s face was covered. The ambulance arrived seven minutes later. But this is where death comes from…

Residents said that such tragedies have become more and more frequent recently. Just last month, another four-year-old boy fell from the 14th floor of the building. So people are telling the elders to “pay attention to installing protective iron.”

Aigul Shaimukanova, neighbor:

— This is the second time in a few months that such an incident has happened to “Akhkent”. After the first case, it was time to put up an iron cage. In general, I do not recommend that people with children live in an apartment building. Before moving into the house, he should install an iron fence.

The police have also stepped in. A special investigation team is working to determine the cause of the tragedy.

Saltanat Azirbek, official representative of the Almaty City Police Department:

— The Alatoa Regional Police Department has opened a criminal case. The specific circumstances of the tragedy are being determined.

To prevent such incidents from happening, parents should not leave their children unattended and should emphasize safety. This is the question residents shocked by today’s tragic situation asked their neighbors with young children.