Topline: Authorities say the suspect took the baby out of the car before leaving the scene, hitting the baby with the car.
Published: January 28, 2025 9:00 am ET
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Justin Golden (via Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Florida man is behind bars after police say he ran over and killed a baby during an argument with a female.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said detectives made a “quick arrest” in the death of an eight-month-old baby on Saturday morning, January 25.
According to police, the suspect, 20-year-old Justin Golden, was driving with a female passenger and the eight-month-old baby in the car when he and the passenger got into an argument. Golden took the baby out of the car before leaving the scene, hitting the baby with the car.
The baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where he/she died. The baby’s gender and identity have not been released.
Golden was “quickly” taken into custody, police noted.
He’s charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
The investigation continues.
“We, with our partners at the State Attorney’s Office, will stop at nothing to get justice for the baby,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Justin Golden (via Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Florida man is behind bars after police say he ran over and killed a baby during an argument with a female.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said detectives made a “quick arrest” in the death of an eight-month-old baby on Saturday morning, January 25.
According to police, the suspect, 20-year-old Justin Golden, was driving with a female passenger and the eight-month-old baby in the car when he and the passenger got into an argument. Golden took the baby out of the car before leaving the scene, hitting the baby with the car.
The baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where he/she died. The baby’s gender and identity have not been released.
Golden was “quickly” taken into custody, police noted.
He’s charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
The investigation continues.
“We, with our partners at the State Attorney’s Office, will stop at nothing to get justice for the baby,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police: Man Runs Over, Kills Baby With Car During Argument With Passenger
Authorities say the suspect took the baby out of the car before leaving the scene, hitting the baby with the car.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 28, 2025 9:00 am ET
Justin Golden (via Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A Florida man is behind bars after police say he ran over and killed a baby during an argument with a female.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said detectives made a “quick arrest” in the death of an eight-month-old baby on Saturday morning, January 25.
According to police, the suspect, 20-year-old Justin Golden, was driving with a female passenger and the eight-month-old baby in the car when he and the passenger got into an argument. Golden took the baby out of the car before leaving the scene, hitting the baby with the car.
The baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where he/she died. The baby’s gender and identity have not been released.
Golden was “quickly” taken into custody, police noted.
He’s charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
The investigation continues.
“We, with our partners at the State Attorney’s Office, will stop at nothing to get justice for the baby,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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