3-Year-Old Dies After 8-Story Fall in Missouri Apartment Complex

The tragic incident at Independence Towers highlights ongoing safety and maintenance issues at the high-rise.

The child fell from an eighth-floor window and later died in the hospital.
Residents report non-functional air conditioning amid extreme heat as a factor.
The apartment complex has a history of poor living conditions, including pest infestations.
Recent management changes and previous incidents have not resolved ongoing safety concerns.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.