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Prayers Up: 2 Year-Old Son of NFL Star Adrian Peterson Pronounced Dead After Assualt

Posted on October 11th, 2013
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Karen


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Sympathies are pouring in from all across the world this evening as the two year-old son of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson was pronounced dead after suffering critical injuries from an alleged assault.

According to CNN, the Sioux Falls South Dakota Police announced that Joseph Robert Patterson, the boyfriend of the fatally beaten child’s mother,  will be charged with aggravated battery of an infant and aggravated assault. In addition, sources also revealed that Patterson was indicted on several counts of simple assault involving the woman and her 3-year-old son in June of 2012. Prosecutors are also considering filing additional charges against Patterson, facing up to 40 years in prison and an $80,000 fine if convicted.

The toddler was placed in critical condition Wednesday evening, after the suspect called authorities to report that the 2 year-old was choking and unresponsive. Once emergency crews arrived, they found the child unresponsive and immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital where he resided until his untimely death.

Authorities have chosen to withhold the child’s name out of respect for the family’s grievous time. The Vikings running back took to Twitter today to express his gratitude for all of those that have extended prayer and condolence during this tragic time.

“The NFL is a fraternity of brothers and I am thankful for the tweets, phone calls and text messages from my fellow players. Thank you to my family, my fans and fans of other teams for their support. God Bless everyone and thank u so much.”

Blessings and prayers to Adrian Peterson and his family during this is extremely difficult time.

 

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