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Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endangerment resulting i...
Key takeaway First responders were called to a Davenport apartment last Sunday evening after Fowler’s 7-month-old baby was found unresponsive.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , the safety of vulnerable populations, particularly children, is a pressing concern that requires constant vigilance from the community and law enforcement. The disturbing incident in Iowa, where a father allegedly threw his 7-month-old baby into a doorframe, serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust support systems for families and caregivers. Locally, Davidson County residents can take note of the critical role that first responders and medical professionals play in responding to such emergencies, and the importance of reporting suspected cases of child abuse to the authorities. As Nashville continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial that community resources, such as counseling services and parenting support groups, are accessible and equipped to address the complex needs of families, helping to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the first place.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endangerment resulting i...
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