Zachary McCaa, 26, has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter, in connection with the June death of his two-month-old son.
Police on June 9 were called to help a two-month-old boy who was not breathing, according to police. The boy was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, and died from his injuries on June 16. McCaa was accused of throwing the baby, causing him to strike his head, and shaking the child "violently" on several occasions, deputies said. He was originally charged with reckless assault of a child, a felony.
Man charged in death of infant son
Police say the baby was thrown and was shaken "violently."
