Crime & Safety
Police Probe Death Of 2-Year-Old Child In Newark
No arrests have been made. A police investigation continues, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ -- Police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old baby in Newark, authorities announced Saturday.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Newark police responded to a report of a baby in distress on the 100-block of South Orange Avenue at 2:18 p.m.
Arriving officers located the baby inside a residence at that location. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:32 p.m.
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The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. No arrests have been made, authorities said.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the death. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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