Infant Dies, Father Arrested on Murder Charges in Sacramento
An 11-month-old infant has died, and the father has been arrested on murder charges. Sacramento Police responded to a report of an unresponsive infant in an apartment on Rivergate Way on August 15th.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 20, 2026 —
Sacramento police have arrested a man in connection with the death of his 11-month-old infant. The infant was discovered unresponsive in an apartment on Rivergate Way on August 15th.
Authorities responded to a call reporting the unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers found the infant. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the child was pronounced dead.
Following an investigation, the infant’s father was arrested and charged with murder. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and the arrest have not yet been released.
The Sacramento Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie Sierra on fox40.com, see more information here.
