Father Charged In Death Of Infant Son: Police

SUITLAND, MD — A father has been charged with murder in the death of his 4-month-old son, Prince George's County police said Wednesday.

Khalil Brooks-Clarke, 24, has been charged with multiple counts of murder and child abuse in the death of his young son, Kairo Brooks of Suitland, according to a police news release.

About 12:40 a.m. on Dec. 27, officers were called to an apartment in the 5400 block of Morris Avenue on a report of an unresponsive infant. Despite life-saving efforts, the baby was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.

Police said an autopsy determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma.

Investigators said Brooks-Clarke was the sole caregiver present at the time Kairo suffered the fatal injuries.

After consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, police charged Brooks-Clarke with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree child abuse, and related crimes.

He is being held in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

“Tragically, in many cases like this, there is never an opportunity for intervention by police or other services before it is too late. Infants and children, like Kairo, are among the most vulnerable members of our community and rely entirely on others for their safety and care," said Chief George Nader, Prince George’s County Police, in a statement. "Victims of domestic violence, regardless of age, are often unable to speak for themselves."

Anyone who suspects domestic violence is urged to call 911 immediately, or contact Crime Solvers anonymously at 1-866-411-TIPS, Nader said.

Support is also available through Child Protective Services at 301-909-2450 and the Family Justice Center at 301-780-8008.

"When victims cannot speak, we must speak for them,” Nader said.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 301-516-2512.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Please reference case number 25-0071432.