Man Arrested After Infant Dies, Medical Examiner Cites Trauma
A Coryell County man was arrested after a five month old infant was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead, with the medical examiner reporting injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. The arrest and arraignment signal an active criminal investigation that could have broader implications for child safety oversight and community confidence in local institutions.
Copperas Cove police arrested 27 year old Kyle Matthew Steele on November 14, 2025 after an investigation into the death of a five month old infant who was found unresponsive at a residence in the 300 block of Erby Avenue. Officers responding to a call on November 11, 2025 at approximately 3 56 PM made contact with Steele, who was the only adult present at the home. Officers located the child not breathing and began life saving measures until Copperas Cove Fire and EMS arrived and took over care. The infant was transported to a nearby hospital and was later pronounced deceased.
An autopsy concluded that the infant suffered injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Investigators used those findings to obtain a warrant charging Steele with Injury to a Child with intentional serious bodily injury. Steele was arrested on the outstanding warrant on November 14, 2025. He was arraigned by Coryell County Justice of the Peace John Guinn on November 15, 2025, and bond was set at 500,000 dollars. Prosecutors have advised that the initial charge is subject to enhancement or additional charges as further evidence is reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office. Police officials have said the investigation remains active and that no further information will be released at this time.
For residents of Coryell County, the case raises several immediate concerns. The fatality of an infant in a private home followed by an arrest of the only adult present highlights questions about child safety monitoring, reporting mechanisms, and the coordination between law enforcement, emergency medical services, and prosecutorial authorities. The medical examiner determination was central to investigators obtaining an arrest warrant, demonstrating the role of forensic pathology in moving cases from emergency response to criminal prosecution.
The arraignment and the high bond amount reflect how the local justice system is treating a case that alleges intentional serious bodily injury to a child. Bond decisions, charging practices, and any future enhancements will be handled in the Coryell County court system as the District Attorney’s Office reviews additional evidence. Those processes will shape both the course of the criminal case and public perceptions of accountability.
Community leaders and public officials may face calls to examine preventive services and supports for families, review child protective protocols, and ensure transparency about how local institutions respond to suspected child abuse. Civic engagement through attendance at county meetings, communication with elected prosecutors and judges, and participation in local advisory boards can influence policy responses to such incidents.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities have limited the release of details. The public will likely watch closely as prosecutors review evidence and the court process unfolds in the coming weeks.
