Infant dead, mother’s boyfriend accused of murder in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 20-month-old boy is dead and his mother's boyfriend is facing a murder charge after the child experienced "severe trauma" in Prince George County on Monday.

At about 8:15 a.m. on Monday, March 2, both officers and emergency medical personnel were called to the 100 block of Blue Jay Street for a report of an unresponsive child.

When they arrived, crews found a 20-month-old boy who had experienced "severe trauma."

First responders with Prince George Fire and EMS immediately began life-saving measures on the child. Sadly, he later died at a local hospital.

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The boyfriend of the child's mother, 31-year-old Tyler William Skinner of Prince George, has since been arrested in connection with the boy's death, according to the Prince George Police Department.

He faces two charges, including second-degree murder and the felony abuse and neglect of a child.

"The Prince George Police Department remains actively investigating this incident," police said in a Monday evening press release. "Detectives continue to process evidence and follow all leads related to this case. A formal update will be provided once the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has officially determined the cause and manner of death."

In the meantime, authorities are asking that anyone who may know something about this incident please come forward. You can do so by calling the Prince George Police Department at 804-733-2770. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the P3 app.

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"The Prince George Police Department continues to extend its deepest condolences to the family and those impacted by this tragedy," police said.