NEWARK, NJ – A tragic fall from a high-rise window claimed the life of a two-year-old boy Saturday morning at a Newark apartment complex, authorities said.
Police and emergency crews responded to 455 Elizabeth Avenue just after 7 a.m. following reports that a young child had fallen from a window on the 20th floor.
The boy, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Key Points
- A two-year-old boy died after falling from a 20th floor window in Newark.
- The incident occurred early Saturday at Elizabeth Towers.
- The case remains under investigation by Essex County prosecutors.
Fatal fall shocks residential tower
The incident occurred at the Elizabeth Towers, a residential complex in Newark’s South Ward. Residents reported a heavy police presence early in the morning as investigators cordoned off the area near the base of the building. Officials have not yet confirmed how the child accessed the window or whether safety guards were installed.
Investigation underway
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said the investigation was ongoing as of noon Saturday. Detectives from the prosecutor’s office and local police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the sequence of events leading to the child’s death.
Authorities request public assistance
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC (1-877-847-7432). Calls will remain confidential, officials said.
