Evansville father charged with murder after infant’s death

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Court documents show Shane Hedrick has now been charged with murder for the death of his six-month-old son earlier this month.

The Vanderburgh County Coroner ruled the child’s death as homicide , and said the infant’s injuries were consistent with abuse. Hedrick allegedly told authorities he struck and injured his son several hours before he found him dead and called 911.

Hedrick is being held on no bond.

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