Wow, this is such TERRIBLE news. SMH. Earlier we reported that Adrian Peterson’s son was attacked and found unresponsive. He was brutally attacked by AP’s baby mother’s boyfriend. We now have an update on his condition and it’s not looking good for the poor child. This is so heartbreaking. Adrian has just addressed the media — Report after the jump.
Via TMZ:
10:16 AM PT — Multiple sources tell TMZ … Peterson’s son is currently on life support and hasn’t had brain activity since 5:30 PM last night.
We’re told the family is monitoring the situation closely, and if there is no improvement in 24 hours, the mother wants to remove life support and donate the boy’s organs to people in need.
10:00 AM PT — Adrian Peterson’s father has confirmed … the injured boy is, in fact, Adrian’s son … but it’s NOT Adrian Peterson Jr.
The Pioneer Press spoke with Nelson Peterson … who says, “All I can say is, we are asking for prayers and for respect for our family as we deal with this tragic situation.”
8:41 AM PT — Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell TMZ … the injured child is Adrian’s son, but it’s not Adrian Peterson Jr., the child he’s been famously photographed with in public over the years.
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UPDATE:
Adrian Peterson thanked everyone for their support in the wake of the terrible tragedy involving his 2-year-old son.
Adrian told reporters he’s dealing with the situation privately … but insisted he WILL be playing with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
As for the child, we’re told his injuries are so bad, that he’s not expected to survive.
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