Adrian Peterson 2-year-old son Dies From Injuries
We are truly sad to report that Adrian Peterson 2-year-old son has died in the hospital after being severely beaten by 27-year-old Joseph Patterson the man who was dating his ex-baby mama.
Adrian Peterson‘s 2-year-old son has died … cops have confirmed. Cops believe Peterson’s son was severely beaten by 27-year-old Joseph Patterson, the man who was dating the mother of the NFL star’s child. Adrian’s ex, the mother of the child has decided to donate the child’s organs to people in need.
Adrian took to Twitter saying:
The NFL is a fraternity of brothers and I am thankful for the tweets, phone calls and text messages from my fellow players.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 11, 2013
God Bless everyone and thank u so much.
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) October 11, 2013
Here’s the drop:
The boy was on life support since 5:30 PM Thursday … but his condition never improved … so family members made the decision to take the child off the ventilator.
Sources tell TMZ .. Adrian was informed about the situation before the news went public. We’re told Peterson will be planning the funeral with other members of the boy’s family.
As for the man who killed Adrian Peterson’s son, police arrested Joseph Robert Patterson, 27, who was initially charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault on an infant. Sioux Falls police said additional charges are being considered.
Patterson has a prior domestic abuse record with a different woman and child, having pleaded guilty to simple assault in an incident last year involving an adult female and juvenile male.
Sioux Falls police said Patterson recently started a relationship with the mother of the 2-year-old victim. Patterson appeared in court Friday morning in Canton, S.D. His bond had been set at $750,000 in cash before the boy’s death, according to USA Today.
Our prayers go out to Adrian Peterson and his family we are sorry for you loss.
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