Family of 2-year-old boy fatally stabbed by brother, 6, speaks on child's death

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The family of a Joliet toddler, who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother, released a statement over the weekend and launched a fundraising campaign to cover costs related to the boy’s death.

In their statement, the Urbina family said they were mourning the loss of their 2-year-old son Christopher, who died on Sept. 6.

“Christopher was more than just a beloved son — he was a fighter,” the family wrote. “Born after surviving medical complications that required surgery and the loss of his twin brother, Christopher’s birth was nothing short of a miracle.”

After the toddler’s death, Joliet Police Department Sgt. Dwayne English asked for patience and urged the public to refrain from passing judgment on the family.

The family also asks for privacy as they grieve and said they will not be addressing the public. They said money raised through the GoFundMe would be used for Christopher’s funeral expenses, medical expenses and support services, and any other costs “associated with this heartbreaking incident.”

The GoFundMe can be found online .

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