Newborn dies after emergency delivery following fatal shooting of pregnant teen in San Diego

A newborn baby has died days after being delivered via emergency C-section following the fatal shooting of her 17-year-old mother in San Diego, authorities and local media have confirmed.

The infant passed away on Sunday, June 7, after being taken off life support, according to reports citing the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).

The baby had remained in critical condition since the May 30 shooting and was suffering from a severe hypoxic brain injury, officials said.

The baby’s mother, identified by family members as Jariah Edwards, was approximately 32 weeks pregnant when she was shot in the head outside a short-term rental property in the 4900 block of Gardena Avenue in San Diego.

Edwards, 17, had been visiting from Arizona and staying with relatives at the time of the incident. Police said she was found unresponsive around 1:10 a.m. and later died at a local hospital despite emergency treatment.

Authorities allege the suspect, her ex-boyfriend, Trevon Williams, traveled from Arizona to San Diego and lured Edwards outside the residence using a flower delivery before opening fire and fleeing the scene on foot. He was arrested shortly after, following a brief search in a nearby canyon.

Williams has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and multiple firearms-related offenses.

Officials have also stated that he remains in custody without bail pending further court proceedings.

During a recent court appearance, prosecutors presented recordings allegedly made by Williams after the shooting, in which he appeared to admit to the killing.

Investigators also referenced evidence suggesting a history of alleged abuse in the relationship prior to the fatal attack.

Friends of Edwards told investigators she had become increasingly withdrawn in the months leading up to her death and had reportedly been planning to seek a restraining order against Williams.

The case has drawn widespread attention as authorities continue to gather evidence and prepare for upcoming hearings. Williams is scheduled for a review hearing on June 12.

Police are urging anyone with additional information to contact the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

The tragic case has also renewed focus on the risks of intimate partner violence, particularly involving young victims, as the community mourns both the teenage mother and her newborn child.