TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a newborn baby died after he became annoyed and handled it roughly, Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies said Thursday.
Aaron James Bordelon, 29, was angry when the 16-day-old child woke him up soon after a recent feeding, so he forcefully picked up the baby who suffered bruises and slow breathing, according to law enforcement.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Bordelon didn't call for immediate medical help.
When the victim's mom arrived, investigators said Bordelon used a ride-sharing service to get the baby to Brandon Regional Hospital.
Deputies say he tried to conceal the baby's bruising with makeup, but the mom tried to remove it before they arrived at the emergency room.
The child died Tuesday.
Bordelon was previously charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect.
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