A Midlands man is behind bars in connection with the death of his 5-year-old son.
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department investigators were contacted by the Richland County Coroner's Officer concerning an unresponsive 5-year-old boy that had been rushed to the hospital.
The boy, who was later identified as Jaiden Hammond, was rushed by ambulance to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital from his father's Overland Drive home.
Investigators say Jaiden had severe bruising throughout his body and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
An autopsy revealed the child had significant injuries on his head and body that resulted in his death.
The boys father, 37-year-old Michael Gamble, was arrested by the State Law Enforcement Division Fugitive Team in Manning without incident.
SC man charged in the death of 5-year-old child
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 5-year-old child.
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RCSD: Father charged with homicide in the death of his 5-year-old son
A Midlands man is behind bars in connection with the death of his 5-year-old son. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday investigators were contacted by the Richland County Coroner's Officer concerning an unresponsive 5-year-old boy that had been rushed to the hospital...
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