Texas boy, 10, in NYC ICU in coma after dream birthday trip turns tragic: 'Shriek of pain'

10-year-old in NYC ICU

Doctors told them they thought Riker may have had an abnormal connection between his arteries and veins

Texas boy, 10, in NYC ICU in coma after dream birthday trip turns tragic: ‘Shriek of pain’

A Texas family's trip to the Big Apple for their 10-year-old son's birthday turned into a nightmare, after their son became violently ill and was induced into a coma at a New York City ICU.

10-year-old tourist in NYC ICU after birthday trip turned into medical emergency

The Stippick family was in New York City celebrating Riker turning double digits when the trip turned into a huge medical nightmare.

10-year-old in NYC ICU

Doctors told them they thought Riker may have had an abnormal connection between his arteries and veins