Unlicensed Doctor Arrested After Woman Dies from Anti-Aging Injection in Bronx

A 27-year-old woman from Riverdale was rushed unconscious from a holistic wellness centre in the Bronx to a nearby hospital. She was pronounced dead shortly after receiving an anti-aging therapy injection. Police arrested the practitioner, licensed only in the Dominican Republic, on charges of reckless endangerment and unauthorised practice. He faces arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court as investigators gather evidence. The city Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and may upgrade charges against the clinic’s operator. Neighbours and witnesses describe the victim as a vibrant young professional. The case has sparked concern over unregulated cosmetic treatments and prompted a full police investigation into the clinic’s practices.

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