Pittsburgh-Area Man Charged In 4-Year-Old Son's Fentanyl Death

Pittsburgh PA

06 July, 2021

1:39 PM

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CARNEGIE, PA — A man is facing charges in connection with the drug-related death of his 4-year-old son. Van Redding is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to Allegheny County police. County and Carnegie police both investigated the death of the child. Investigators determined that he had ingested Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, while in his father's care. Redding currently is housed in the county jail. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe