NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection with the homicide of a one-year-old boy, according to police.

Zai-Twond Perry (Courtesy: Newport News Police Department)

On April 5, officers were dispatched to the 0 block of Cedar Avenue around 7:45 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive juvenile.

Upon arrival, they located a one-year-old boy who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The autopsy determined the juvenile suffered from internal trauma, which resulted in the medical examiner ruling the death a homicide.

Following a thorough investigation, Zai-Twond Perry, 25, was arrested on Thursday and charged with second degree murder and felony child neglect for the baby’s death. Police say he is a known acquaintance to the family of the baby.

Perry was already in custody on unrelated charges.

He was arraigned Friday morning and his next court date, for a preliminary hearing, is scheduled for July 2.