Zyhirah Hall Charged with Child Endangerment After Daughter's Death in Newark

A tragic incident occurred in Newark, New Jersey, where a 6-year-old girl was found dead at an apartment on Stratford Place. The child's mother, Zyhirah Hall, has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation, and the cause and manner of the child’s death are pending autopsy results. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka expressed sorrow for the loss, emphasizing the community's grief and the importance of child safety. The incident has drawn attention to the need for nurturing and protecting children in the city.