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Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The baby's condition is reported as critical, with the child receiving intensive medical care at a hospital in Iowa City.
A serious incident occurred in Davenport, Iowa, involving a father and his young child. The infant was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive. Medical staff discovered the baby had severe head injuries, including a brain bleed and multiple fractures.
The father was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He allegedly lost control after the child pulled his hair. Further details about the case are available from local news sources in Iowa.
The baby's condition is reported as critical, with the child receiving intensive medical care at a hospital in Iowa City.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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