Murder charged in death of Haymarket infant

Murder | Felony Child Abuse – On August 5th [2013] at 2:18PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14900 block of Keavy Pl in Haymarket (20169) to investigate an unconscious child. The caller, later identified as the accused, reported to police that his child, a 3 month old boy, was not breathing. The child was flown to an area hospital where it was discovered that he had sustained injuries consistent with being shaken. Detectives from the Homicide Unit and Physical Abuse Unit conducted an extensive investigation into the victim’s death. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested on May 1st.
          Arrested on May 1st:
          David Michael SCHMIDT, 28, of 14959 Keavy Pl in Haymarket
          Charged with murder and felony child abuse
          Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

          Identified:
The child was identified as Rhys SCHMIDT, 3 months at the time of death on Aug. 17, 2013.