Teen Falls to His Death Months After Moving to Bronx From Mexico

A teenager plunged to his death just months after moving to New York City from Mexico.

A building super found the body of Francisco Javier Cruz, 19, in a crevice between two buildings Tuesday.

The teen lived with his family near Brook Avenue and East 138th Street in Mott Haven.

Devastated family members said the teen had moved to the Bronx from Mexico in February. He was reported missing over the weekend.

Police said Cruz fell five stories to his death, although they’re not sure what caused him to fall.

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