Staten Island baby dies from fentanyl and cocaine, death ruled homicide

A Staten Island baby died after ingesting fentanyl and cocaine, police said Wednesday.

Sakani Kamagate was just 16 months old when he died — and the city Medical Examiner deemed his death a homicide this week, police said.

The boy was in the care of his father inside the family’s home on Hamilton Ave. near Academy Place in St. George when he full unconscious in bed, police said.

After the dad called 911 at 4:07 a.m. Feb. 20, medics rushed little Sakani to Richmond University Medical Center, where he died that day.

“He was rushed to the emergency room where doctors tried all they could to revive him,” an online fundraiser for the family says. “He was later pronounced dead.”

The boy’s maternal family, who call the boy Sakani Joy, remembered him fondly in an online obituary.

“Sakani was a super smart, adorable, loving, sweet baby who loved being around family,” the tribute reads. “He enjoyed hanging with his siblings, watching Sesame Street, and dancing whenever he heard music. Sakani also loved to help his mommy clean and care for his new little brother. Although Sakani did not have much time on this earth; he touched many hearts with his bright, vibrant spirit.”

“We find comfort in knowing he is in heaven,” the message adds.

Police said it was not immediately clear where in the home the drugs were located and how Sakani came in contact with them. There have been no arrests.