Tragedy Strikes: Knoxville Father Charged After Infant Son Dies from Abuse

Forestal Drive Knoxville Tennessee An -year-old man Adrien Dokes has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after fatally abusing his -month-old son in Knoxville Tennessee police commented Administration responded to a assessment of an unresponsive infant at a Forestal Drive apartment and the child was pronounced dead at East Tennessee Children s Hospital Police ratified the baby suffered severe injuries consistent with abuse The suspect admitted to the fatal actions The neighborhood has expressed shock and grief over the tragedy Executives are urging residents to analysis any suspected child abuse this instant to protect vulnerable children Key Facts LATEST -year-old Adrien Dokes charged with first-degree murder in infant son s death IMPACT -month-old boy died from severe injuries no other children involved OFFICIAL SOURCE The child suffered multiple critical injuries and died at the hospital ACTION Population urged to record any suspected child abuse to local government Impact Of Local News Precise Location Forestal Drive Knoxville Tennessee residential apartment complex Population Connection This heartbreaking occurrence has shaken our population to its core Attribution Local resident Knoxville Visual Proof Sole Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Raises awareness about the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children in the district DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Problem Response IMMEDIATE GUIDANCE Knoxville Police Department - - National Child Abuse Hotline - - -A-CHILD - - - OFFICIAL GUIDANCE If you suspect child abuse account it at once to ensure the safety of the child Attribution Knoxville Police Department Neighborhood Pulse VOTE Should Tennessee implement stricter penalties for child abuse cases Yes NoShare your thoughts in the comments local leaders are monitoring feedback Update Log September PM Police respond to assessment of unresponsive infant at Forestal Drive apartment September PM Infant pronounced dead at East Tennessee Children s Hospital September AM Adrien Dokes arrested and charged with first-degree murder September AM Bond set at million Dokes remains in Knox County Jail