Prosecutors: 6-week-old baby dies in Paterson

Passaic County prosecutors are investigating the death of a 6-week-old child in Paterson.

Lanette Espy

Apr 20, 2023, 8:21 PM

Updated 550 days ago

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Passaic County prosecutors say a 6-week-old child was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center on Thursday where the child later died.
The Paterson Fire Department responded to a residence on 9th Avenue in response to a 911 call placed around 6 a.m., according to prosecutors.
There is currently no information on how the child died. Prosecutors say detectives were notified and responded to the hospital to conduct an investigation which is still active and ongoing.
Prosecutors say more information will be released when it becomes available. Anyone with additional information can contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.