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A 4-year-old Flint boy is fighting for his life.

Michigan State Police say a man related to him is in custody.
"He has some brain trauma and some other trauma as well from what it appears, in different areas of his body, which would be consistent with abuse," he explained.

Lt. Zook said the 4-year-old has scrapes, cuts and bruises on his head, face, back, fingers and arms. He also has a burn on one of his hands and possibly a broken back.

Because some of the wounds are healing, Lt. Zook believes the abuse has been ongoing for some time.

"We're not exactly sure how the abuse occurred, what happened, it's still under investigation," he added.

He explained the boy was taken to Hurley Medical Center Sunday by a family member. The Hospital called police.

Because his injuries are so severe, the boy was transported to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, where he is currently in the ICU.
When asked, what the likelihood is of the child surviving, Lt. Zook answered, "That is unknown. He's currently at one of the best hospitals that we have here in the state; and hopefully, they can assist with helping him pull through this."

The man is expected to be charged in the next few days.
 
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The father of a 4-year-old critically injured in a child abuse incident over the weekend has been charged and faces up to life in prison.

Keondrick Sweet, 26, is facing one count of first-degree child abuse for allegedly causing serious injuries to his son. The 4-year-old was upgraded from critical to stable condition at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor on Tuesday.

Family members brought the boy to Hurley Medical Center on Sunday with severe injuries. Medical staff there suspected child abuse and notified the Flint Police Department.

Police say the boy suffered head injuries and a possible broken back. Lt. Duane Zook of the Michigan State Police said the 4-year-old has scrapes, cuts and bruises on his head, face, back, fingers and arms. He also has a burn on one of his hands and possibly a broken back.

Because some of the wounds are healing, Zook believes the abuse has been ongoing for some time.
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