Couple indicted in death of 6-day-old baby

Note: The booking photo of Justin Soll is from an earlier arrest in May. A booking photo of Shannon Wester was not available.

OREGON, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – An Ohio couple are facing felony charges for their alleged roles in the death of a 6-day-old infant.

Court records show 29-year-old Shannon Wester and 32-year-old Justin Soll were indicted Wednesday on two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of endangering children and one count of possession of cocaine.

Oregon Police were called out to a home around 4 a.m. Feb. 22 for a report of an unconscious infant. First responders said it appeared the baby had no signs of life when they arrived…

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