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Man charged with murdering infant in Southeast DC

A 26-year-old man faces first-degree murder charges in the death of a 7-month-old infant in Southeast Washington DC.

Oct 24, 2026, 8:08 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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A man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 7-month-old infant in Southeast Washington DC, WTOP reported.

The incident occurred on March 16, 2023, when police responded to reports of an unconscious infant on the 1300 block of Morris Road.

Officers found the infant, King Phelps, unresponsive and he was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where his death was ruled a homicide caused by blunt force trauma complications.

The man charged in the case is 26-year-old Dion Phelps, according to WTOP.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.

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WTOP: Man charged with murdering infant in Southeast DC, police say

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