Authorities in southeast Connecticut are investigating a horrific domestic violence case involving the fatal beating of a 6-year-old boy, Jathan Escobar. The child was allegedly killed by his stepfather, Abdulrahim Sulaiman, in an attack that also targeted the boy's younger brother and mother. The brutal assault occurred on September 25 at the family's apartment in Bridgeport, a residential area located about 20 miles southwest of New Haven, Connecticut, and north of Long Island, New York.
Sulaiman, 38, has been charged with multiple felonies, including felony murder with special circumstances and violating probation, in connection with the child's death. Police reported that Jathan Escobar succumbed to his injuries after spending a week in critical condition at a hospital. The details of the attack shocked the local community, and investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Sulaiman's criminal history includes violent felony convictions, raising questions about previous interventions and the safety of the family. Court records reveal that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) had interacted with the victims approximately two months before the tragic event, according to USA Today.
As the investigation unfolds, the case highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of protective measures for vulnerable children and families. Authorities are expected to continue looking into both the legal proceedings against Sulaiman and the broader circumstances leading to this tragedy.