2-year-old Montrell Williams was thrown into the Bronx River by his father, according to prosecutors.

A tragic incident on a Bronx expressway has led to the indictment of 20-year-old Arius Williams for the alleged murder of his two-year-old son, Montrell Williams. The indictment, announced by the Bronx District Attorney’s office, includes charges of murder, manslaughter, and menacing.

According to prosecutors, the heart-wrenching sequence of events began on May 10, 2025, when Montrell, described as a cheerful and loving child, was last seen alive with his father. Witnesses report that the two were seen standing together on an overpass just moments before Williams allegedly threw his son over the railing into the murky waters of the Bronx River below. The child’s body was not discovered until a month later, still clad in the Calvin Klein T-shirt he wore during the incident.

Prosecutors revealed that the tragedy unfolded following a dispute at a family gathering on Mother’s Day. Following this altercation, Williams left the gathering with Montrell and subsequently became evasive about the child’s whereabouts. In a chilling encounter with the child’s mother, Williams reportedly threatened her with a knife and insinuated that Montrell had been discarded in the river. This prompted urgent law enforcement action, leading to a search for the missing boy.

Despite initial accounts that positioned the period during which Williams had his son as an approved overnight visit, the urgency of the situation escalated after threats were made. A surveillance camera captured Williams disposing of an object into the river from the Bruckner Expressway, which further fueled the investigation.

Montrell’s family has expressed frustration over the police’s response during the critical period after the child was declared missing, claiming officers were limited in their actions due to the nature of the visitation agreement. The investigation uncovered that Williams was once held for contempt of court for his refusal to reveal Montrell’s location to the Bronx Family Court, a further indicator of the troubling circumstances surrounding the case.

As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the profound tragedy of a family torn apart, and questions remain about the systemic failures that may have contributed to this heartbreaking loss. Montrell’s family, particularly his mother and grandmother, described him as a vibrant child who loved spending time with them, highlighting the deep emotional impact of this tragic incident.

The case is ongoing, and Williams is due for further court appearances as the legal proceedings unfold.