Pittsburgh father charged with homicide in connection to death of his 5-day-old baby

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man was arrested and charged with homicide in connection with the death of his 5-day-old baby last month.

The baby, Jah’Shawn Martin, was found unresponsive on Dec. 16 and taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

>> 5-day-old baby dies after being found unresponsive; Pittsburgh police investigating

According to Pittsburgh police, Shawn Martin, 30, was caring for the child while the baby’s mother was recovering in the hospital.

Martin reportedly told police he fell asleep and when he woke up, the baby was unresponsive. He claimed he didn’t know what happened to the baby, police said.

Doctors said the baby had severe head trauma.

Martin was arrested without incident on a homicide warrant in Brookline Friday.

He is charged with criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of a child.

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