Man Accused Of Killing 4-Month-Old Baby Expected In Court Thursday

A Cleveland County man who is charged in the death of a 4-month-old baby is expected in court Thursday.

Shaun Wadlow Jr. faces a first-degree murder charge after 4-month-old Kehlani died in his care last February following a severe brain injury.

Investigators said an infant was left in Wadlow's care at an apartment complex in Cleveland County. At around 7:14 p.m., the mother of the child called Wadlow, and he told her that the infant was unresponsive. When police arrived, the infant was not breathing.

The 4-month-old was transported to the hospital, where it was discovered that the infant had a severe brain injury.

A child abuse medical specialist indicated the injuries the infant suffered were consistent with inflicted trauma-child abuse. The child was on life-support and died in the hospital several days later.

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