At the time of his death earlier this month, 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin weighed 19 pounds, which, according to the CDC’s official growth chart, is typical, or near the 50th percentile, for a 1-year old.

Investigators will review interactions the city Administration for Children’s Services had with little Jahmeik Modlin’s family.

Advocates and family members of a 4-year-old Harlem boy who starved to death are blaming New York City for not intervening. Jahmeik Modlin weighed only 19 pounds at the time of his death last week, according to the medical examiner.

The Administration for Children’s Services is breaking its silence on the death of a 4-year-old Harlem boy. Jahmeik Modlin died of starvation last Monday. ACS now says it’s conducting an “in-depth” review to determine whether they could have helped prevent this tragedy.

The family of 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, who died of starvation in Harlem, is blaming New York City and the Administration for Children's Services for failing to intervene despite multiple calls for help.

Residents in New York’s Harlem neighborhood are remembering a four-year-old boy who prosecutors say was starved to death by his parents.