(L.A.) Shafiya Cherrington, a Baby, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-11367

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 Shafiya Cherrington.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Complications of Maternal Preeclampsia with Severe Features

Other Significant Condition: Maternal Methamphetamine Use

RIP SHAFIYA CHERRINGTON (July 17, 2026 – July 17, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.