Jamestown man accused of strangling 8-month-old child, causing life-threatening injuries

Adam Gorski

April 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM·1 min read

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown man was arrested Monday after he allegedly strangled and caused life-threatening injuries to an 8-month-old child, the Jamestown Police Department announced.

Following an investigation, police said Sean L. Thomas, 26, allegedly caused serious physical injuries to the child by “shaking and then strangling it.” Thomas was allegedly taking care of the child at the time and is not the 8-month-old’s father, according to police.

Police said the child has been transported to an out-of-town hospital where it is currently in critical condition and being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Thomas was charged with first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Further charges are expected and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

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