2 children among 3 dead after going over Niagara Falls

A tragic incident occurred at Niagara Falls on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her two young children. New York Park Police reported that 33-year-old Chaianti Means, along with her 9-year-old and 5-month-old children, crossed over the guard rail on Luna Island before falling into the Niagara River. Authorities responded to the scene near Goat Island around 9 p.m.

Police indicated the event was “intentional in nature,” though the exact circumstances are still under investigation. All three victims were residents of Niagara Falls, New York, and there is no public safety threat related to the incident.

Source: Rochester First