CHARLOTTE — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Central Division are investigating after officers were called to the scene of an assault on a child near the intersection of West Summit Ave. and South Tryon St. Sunday morning.
According to CMPD, the victim’s mother reported that her 1-year-old sone had been punched in the face by an unknown man.
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Officers were able to quickly locate the suspect with help from witnesses and bystanders.
Rico Limon Williams was taken into custody and charged with assault on a child under 12.
The 1-year-old was taken to Levine Children’s Hospital where the child was treated and released.
This a developing story. Check back for updates.
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