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Father Charged with Assault After 2-Year-Old Son Suffers Severe Injuries

Eyewitness News ABC7NYFebruary 5, 20261 min2,946 views
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Child on Life Support After Alleged Assault

  • πŸ’” A 2-year-old boy is on life support after his father allegedly beat him severely.
  • ⏳ The father, 38-year-old Avon Morrison, is accused of waiting more than two days to seek medical attention for his son.
  • πŸ₯ The child is currently in the ICU, fighting for his life after undergoing multiple surgeries for skull fractures and substantial brain injuries.

Arrest and Charges

  • 🚨 Avon Morrison has been arrested and charged with two counts of assault.
  • 🏨 The alleged assault occurred Friday night inside the Manhattan View Hotel, which is being used as a shelter in Long Island City.
  • πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Instead of seeking immediate help, Morrison reportedly took his injured son in a stroller to East Harlem on Saturday morning.

Discovery and Investigation

  • πŸ“ž Police responded to a 911 call near East 102nd Street and 3rd Avenue on Monday around 3:00 a.m.
  • πŸ€• They found the young boy with severe head trauma, leading to his hospitalization.
  • ❓ There are still many unanswered questions regarding the exact events and the delay in seeking medical care.
  • πŸ™ The boy's mother has taken to social media, asking for prayers as her son battles for his life.
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