SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the child abuse death of his toddler stepson is due back in court Thursday.
Shawn D. Lewis, 33, is scheduled for an arraignment hearing in Judge Rodger Wood's courtroom, according to the Segwick County District Attorney's office.
Lewis was charged with first degree murder and child abuse in the death of 2-year-old John Landon Delano, according to the District Attorneys office.
On July 3, police responded to Wesley Medical Center after being notified of a two-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital with severe injuries after a reported fall, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses.
During the investigation, it was determined that the injuries sustained by the child were inconsistent with the facts provided by Lewis who was caring for the child at the time the boy was injured.
Patrol officers and investigators from the Exploited Missing Children’s Unit and the WPD Homicide Unit began investigating this case due to the severity of the injuries.
On July 3, police arrested Lewis, on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, head trauma/permanent and Child Abuse. Two days later, the boy died of his injuries.