Cornell Delvonte Holton, 25, is charged with first-degree murder following the death of Skylar Newman last month.
Around 9:35 p.m. on March 16, police responded to the 4300 block of G Street after a report of an unresponsive infant.
The baby was taken to a hospital in grave condition but succumbed to her injuries March 19.
An autopsy determined that Newman died from blunt force trauma and was ruled a homicide.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Holton or who has knowledge of this incident is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
Information leading up to an arrest or conviction could lead to a reward of up to $25,000.
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