GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Matthew Doyle, 28, is facing 1st degree child abuse charges after his 3-month-old infant was taken to the hospital on Nov. 14 with injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The baby ended up dying on Nov. 17, the day after Doyle was charged. The father of the infant may now see the criminal charges upgraded.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Kent County Sheriff's Office responded to a medical call on College Avenue in Gaines Township about the infant. The baby was transported to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and later died as a result of the injuries.
Doyle was arraigned on Friday, Nov. 16 and was charged with 1st degree child abuse. He is being held at the Kent County Correctional Facility on a $1,000,000 bond.
An autopsy was performed on Nov. 19, the manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
Detectives plan to meet with the Kent County Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday, Nov. 20 to request additional charges.
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