Police said that upon completion of an investigation by the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, it was determined that the boy’s death was caused by illicit drug toxicity and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

The police investigation determined that two adults in the home, Felicesha Hardman, 32, and Wade “Manny” Daniels, 35, were involved in purchasing, using and selling various controlled substances in the residence.