Tragedy from the 20th Floor: Newark Toddler Dies in High-Rise Fall

JerseyTalks Staff

Nov 16, 2025

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What happened

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded early Saturday when a 2-year-old boy fell from the window of a 20th-floor apartment, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. What We Know Newark police responded to 455 Elizabeth Avenue around 7 a.m.

Where it happened

Newark, Essex County.

What remains unclear

The incident is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force in coordination with Newark police.

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded early Saturday when a 2-year-old boy fell from the window of a 20th-floor apartment, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

What We Know

Newark police responded to 455 Elizabeth Avenue around 7 a.m. on Nov. 15 for reports that a child had fallen from a high-rise window.

Prosecutors said the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force in coordination with Newark police.

Authorities have not released additional details, including how the fall occurred or whether any adults were home at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC (1-877-847-7432). Tips may be submitted anonymously.