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Teen Dad Faces Murder Charge In Death Of Infant Son, Cops In Virginia Say

A 19-year-old Virginia dad is accused of killing his infant son, authorities said.

Dallas Bowling.

Dallas Bowling.

Photo Credit: Stafford County Sheriff's Office

Dallas Bowling, of Stafford, is facing charges of second-degree murder and felony child abuse, Stafford Sheriff David Decatur said.

Authorities said only that Bowling's 3-month-old son was found unresponsive on Richland Road around 12:25 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27.

Deputies attempted to conduct life saving measures until Fire and Rescue arrived on scene. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died.

Detectives began investigating the incident as the medical examiner ruled the child’s death as a homicide, and Bowling was being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

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