A 22-year-old Mesquite man has been arrested and charged with capital murder following the death of his 7-week-old baby, who was found unconscious and injured earlier this month, police confirmed Monday.
Mesquite police said officers were dispatched to assist firefighters responding to a call in the 5800 block of Northwest Drive on September 18, shortly after 5 p.m. When they arrived, officers were informed that an infant was unconscious and not breathing.
According to the department, officers discovered the child “in medical distress” and immediately began life-saving measures. Fire crews soon arrived and continued resuscitation efforts before rushing the baby to a nearby hospital.
Despite those attempts, the infant’s injuries proved too severe. Police later said the child had suffered multiple injuries that raised concerns and triggered a criminal investigation, according to CBS’s Texas.
On Tuesday, investigators were notified that the baby had died from those injuries. Following what authorities described as a “thorough investigation,” police determined there was sufficient evidence to arrest the child’s father, Jordan Greer.
Greer, 22, was booked into the Dallas County Jail and charged with capital murder in connection with the infant’s death. His bond was set at $150,000. Mesquite police have not released further details about the nature of the injuries or the circumstances leading to the child’s death.
They emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing. The case has shaken the community, where news of the infant’s death spread quickly. Child welfare advocates say cases involving such young victims highlight the urgency of prevention efforts and the importance of public awareness about child abuse, according to a Dallas-based TV station, KDFW.
Capital murder is one of the most serious charges under Texas law, and if convicted, Greer could face life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will pursue capital punishment in this case.
The tragic incident marks one of several high-profile child abuse investigations in North Texas this year, sparking renewed conversations about the resources available to families under stress and the systems designed to protect children.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information about the case to contact the Mesquite Police Department as they continue piecing together the events that led to the child’s death. For now, the community mourns the loss of a life cut short, while investigators prepare to present the case against the father accused of taking it.