NFL star Adrian Peterson‘s 2-year-old son was allegedly assaulted by the child’s mother’s boyfriend and is in critical condition in a South Dakota hospital.
Reports TMZ:
The Minnesota Vikings running back immediately left his team to be with his son.
Officials tell us they’ve arrested the suspect, 27-year-old Joseph Patterson … who’s been charged with aggravated felony assault and battery of an infant.
According to law enforcement, emergency responders arrived to the apartment where Peterson’s son was living at 5:46 PM on Wednesday … and found the child unresponsive.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital and medical experts determined the injuries were consistent with abuse.
Law enforcement sources tell us … the child suffered severe head injuries.
Peterson is tight with his son — back in February, we got video of the two hanging out together during NBA All-Star weekend in Houston.
According to Sports Illustrated, Peterson is in Sioux Falls, SD.
Prayers up to Adrian Peterson and his family.
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