Newark Child Dies, Found 'Unresponsive' In Bathtub Of Apartment: PD

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Aug 21, 2023

Newark Child Dies, Found 'Unresponsive' In Bathtub Of Apartment: PD

NEWARK, NJ — Police are investigating the death of a young child who was found unresponsive in a bathtub at a Newark apartment on Monday night, authorities said. Newark police responded to a home on

NEWARK, NJ — Police are investigating the death of a young child who was found unresponsive in a bathtub at a Newark apartment on Monday night, authorities said.

Newark police responded to a home on the 400-block of Washington Street at 7:26 p.m. after getting a report about the 5-year-old child, who was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 8:19 p.m.

The cause and manner of death is pending an autopsy, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.

No additional information was immediately available.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the child’s death. 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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Eric Kiefer