A 3-month-old baby died as a result of a fight between the mother and another woman, according to the Moultrie Police Department.
On July 19, the two women got into a fight at Thomas Beauty Supply, 614 1st Ave SE.
During the fight, the 3-month-old fell from the mother’s arm onto the pavement, Lt. Freddie Williams with MPD said.
The baby was taken to Colquitt Regional Medical Center on July 20 for a head injury. The baby later died from his injuries from the fall.
The mother, Karen Lashun Harrison, 26, was charged with felony murder, first degree cruelty to children, second degree cruelty to children, simple battery and affray (fighting).
Carneata Clark, 26, was also charged in the incident. Clark was charged with false statements and writings and obstruction of an officer for her involvement in the case, according to police.
Harrison told police that the child had fallen from a friend of the family’s arms and got the head injury, police said. Clark, the friend of the family, gave the same story.
Police said at this time, the other woman involved in the fight has not been charged.
The body was sent for an autopsy.
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The baby was taken to Colquitt Regional Medical Center on July 20, where he died from his injuries from the fall.
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An employee showed us surveillance footage of exactly what happened. We do have to warn you, the video may be disturbing to some of you.
In the white shirt, Karen Harrison is holding her baby. She is then hit by another woman who is standing beside the car.
It happens so quickly, but suddenly the baby is no longer in her hands. People nearby run in to pick the baby up while others try to breakup the fight.
Police say when Harrison took the baby to the hospital the next day she said the baby fell at home, which they later found out was not the case. The fight is something that's hard for even police to wrap their heads around.
The baby was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, he died from those injuries.
"This is very disturbing, that two adults would fight in public place," said Lt. Williams. "Especially while holding a three month old child in her arms."
Both women are still in jail pending charges.
Police: Baby dies after fall caused by fight between mother, another woman
Police are investigating after a 3-month-old baby died as a result from a fight between the child's mother and another woman.
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