A Chester County man pleaded guilty to murdering a young child after punching him in the stomach a year and a half ago, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
A nine-month-old child was being cared for by Enrique Lopez-Gomez, 32, in June of 2024 when investigators said that Lopez-Gomez fell on top of the child and punched him when he cried.
Lopez-Gomez did not report the child’s injuries and officials said he did not provide aid for the child.
It was hours later when first responders were called to a home in Kennett Square and found the child unresponsive.
Officials took the child to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. His cause of death was caused by blunt force trauma.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.
Lopez-Gomez pleaded guilty to murder and endangering the welfare of children on Feb. 11. He is being held at the Chester County Prison while he waits for his sentencing hearing.
Officials want to remind everyone that if you are concerned about the safety of a child, please call 911 or the Childline at 1-800-932-0313.
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