By Associated Press - Monday, May 7, 2018

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Authorities say a 2-year-old Wichita boy has died in a suspected abuse case.

The Wichita Eagle reports that the boy’s 22-year-old mother and her 25-year-old boyfriend are jailed on suspicion of first-degree murder and child endangerment. They were arrested Friday when the boy was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

Police officer Charley Davidson confirmed Sunday that the toddler had died. Davidson says a preliminary investigation revealed that he had sustained “substantial” injuries to his face and head.



Davidson says the investigation is ongoing.

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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com

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