An Akron man has been taken into custody following the death of an infant boy who suffered critical injuries. The tragic incident occurred with police responding to Akron Children's Hospital at about 3:50 p.m. on Monday, after the child was admitted with life-threatening conditions, as per WKYC. Earlier, the Akron Fire Department EMS had swiftly transported the five-month-old from a residence on the 1100 block of Lakeshore Boulevard following a 911 call.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Quinte Hamilton-Little, was arrested the following day by U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force members. In the wake of the infant's passing on Thursday, additional charges against Hamilton-Little are to be filed, according to details obtained by FOX8 potentially. As the investigation remains ongoing, an autopsy performed by the Summit County Medical Examiner found the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head and torso.
As officials navigate the grim procedural aftermath of the child's demise, now identified as Azeil Apollo Rivera, the community reckons with the weight of this loss. The details of the incident, as shared by Cleveland19, place Hamilton-Little at the center of the allegations, with charges currently encompassing felonious assault and child endangering. Police are persevering in their search for clarity and accountability.
Authorities are now actively seeking information from the public to assist in their inquiries. Anyone with knowledge pertinent to the case is encouraged to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or through the 330-375-2Tip number. Those preferring to divulge tips anonymously can reach out to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by texting TIPSCO to 274637. With the community's aid, it is hoped that fuller understanding and justice can, in due course, be sought and served.
