Man faces felony murder charge after infant's death in Verona
According to the sheriff, around 2:13 p.m. on Saturday, a call was received regarding an unresponsive and non-breathing infant at a home on Meade Park Circle.
Emergency responders from Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad and Augusta County Fire and Rescue quickly responded to the scene and began emergency life-saving measures.
The infant was successfully resuscitated and then taken to the hospital before being airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center for further advanced treatment.
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During a joint investigation, medical personnel, law enforcement, and Child Protective Services, it was allegedly determined that the infant 'sustained life-threatening injuries consistent with physical harm.'
Investigators believe the infant was under the care of the father when the injuries occurred. The infant's remains were then taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas to determine the cause of death.On May 20, the infant was pronounced dead at UVA Medical Center after being taken off life support. Later that same day, 25-year-old Blake Matthew Clark of Verona and father of the infant, was arrested by Augusta County Sheriff Deputies and charged with Felony Child Abuse and Neglect.
On June 1, Clark was then charged with Felony Murder after additional information and evidence were allegedly obtained.Clark is currently being held at the Middle River Regional Jail without bond.The Augusta County Sheriff said the investigation is ongoing and that additional charges may be pending.
WFXR News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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