Executive Summary
- Kameron Lamont Morgan, 25, has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.
- The seven-month-old victim died on December 4, 2025, after suffering internal injuries from blunt-force trauma.
- The suspect was identified as the boyfriend of the child’s mother and had care of the infant at the time of the incident.
JACKSON, Tenn. – Authorities in Jackson have charged a 25-year-old man with second-degree murder following the death of a seven-month-old infant who sustained critical internal injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma. According to the Jackson Police Department, Kameron Lamont Morgan was taken into custody on November 30, 2025, in connection with the investigation.
Officers initially responded to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on the morning of November 30 regarding a report of child abuse. Police reports state that the seven-month-old boy arrived at the facility around 10:30 a.m., unresponsive and exhibiting shallow breathing. Medical personnel determined that the child had sustained severe internal injuries indicative of multiple instances of blunt-force trauma.
Due to the critical nature of the injuries, the infant was airlifted to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Investigators confirmed that the child succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on December 4, 2025.
During the preliminary investigation, the child’s mother informed detectives that she had left the infant in the care of her boyfriend, identified as Kameron Lamont Morgan, prior to the medical emergency. Following the child’s death, Morgan was charged with Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect and Second Degree Murder.
Investigative Outlook
The Jackson Police Department has classified this as an active and ongoing investigation as detectives continue to document the timeline of events leading to the infant’s death. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with additional information regarding the case to contact the department directly. It is important to note that Kameron Lamont Morgan is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
