The Brief

Andrew Garza of Garland was arrested this week for allegedly killing a newborn.

The baby died back in November at a home in Royse City, which is in Hunt County.

Garza is now charged with capital murder of a person under the age of 10.

GARLAND, Texas - A man from Garland was arrested this week for the murder of a newborn this past November.

What we know:

The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Andrew Garza at an apartment complex in Garland on Wednesday.

Investigators believe he’s responsible for the death of 3-week-old Jonah Garza at a home in Royse City back on Nov. 24, 2024.

The baby was taken to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and pronounced deceased. Following an autopsy, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the baby’s death a homicide

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