Video Shows Cops Save ‘Unresponsive’ Baby At Newark Penn Station

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit police officers rushed to the aid of a newborn baby who had turned grey in color and wasn’t breathing in a restroom at Newark Penn Station earlier this week. The infant is currently doing well, authorities said Friday.

The NJ Transit Police Department shared redacted footage of the harrowing episode on social media, which was captured on police body cameras (watch below).

According to police, the incident began around 10 a.m. when officers at Newark Penn got a report about a “medical event” in the women’s restroom. After arriving at the scene, the officers found a woman cradling her newborn baby in her arms.

The situation was urgent, police said – the baby wasn’t breathing and was "grey in color."

Here’s what happened next, authorities said:

“Officer Bryan Richards immediately began chest compressions. Nevertheless, the baby remained unresponsive. He urgently called for EMS to respond via police radio. Realizing the dire need for immediate medical care, Officer Richards rushed the baby to a police cruiser accompanied by Officer Alberto Nunes. While Officer Richards continued chest compressions, Officer Nunes drove the police cruiser to the hospital. After continued chest compressions and Officer Richard’s words of encouragement, the baby began to breathe and is currently doing well.”

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