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Knoxville Toddler Critically Injured, Mother's Boyfriend Charged

KNOXVILLE (KDKA) - A Knoxville man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a two-year-old boy.

William Detillo is the boyfriend of the victim's mother. He called 911 saying the boy had fallen out of bed.

When paramedics arrived at 303 Arabella Street, they found the boy had critical injuries and rushed him to Children's Hospital.

Pittsburgh police say the boy suffered acute massive brain trauma, abdominal trauma and bruising to his face and body.

Investigators say the injuries were not consistent with falling out of bed.

Detillo is facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

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