(L.A.) Jah’nae Smith, a Baby, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2026-02805
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a Black female that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office identified the infant girl as Jah’nae Smith.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Asphyxia
RIP JAHNAE SMITH ( February 16, 2026)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.
The child was between five and six weeks old.