Background: The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (Google Maps). Inset: Jorge Jesus Perez-Ramirez (City of Louisville, Kentucky).

Local reports from NBC affiliate WAVE indicate that Perez-Ramirez had taken the child, who is his girlfriend’s, without legal permission. The alleged incident took place on October 14, when the child was reportedly brought to an urgent care facility with severe injuries.

The medical staff at the urgent care center, recognizing the severity of the situation, called 911, prompting a rapid transfer of the child to a children’s hospital. Upon further medical evaluation, it was determined that the injuries were consistent with abusive head trauma, placing the child’s condition as critical, as reported by WAVE.

This distressing case highlights the grave consequences of child abuse and the importance of swift medical intervention. The community awaits further developments as the legal process unfolds for Perez-Ramirez.

The alleged abuse occurred on Oct. 14, WAVE reported. The child was apparently taken to an urgent care center with severe injuries; staff then called 911 and the child was rushed to a children’s hospital. A medical assessment there reportedly concluded that the child’s injuries were the result of abusive head trauma.

The child was determined to be in critical condition, WAVE reported.

Authorities have released few details. Louisville CBS affiliate WLKY reported that according to court documents, Perez-Ramirez “manifested extreme indifference to the value of human life by wantonly manipulating the victim in such a harsh way to create an injury indicative of pediatric abusive head trauma while changing a diaper.”

Jail records show that Perez-Ramirez has pleaded not guilty. He is being held in custody at Louisville Metro Detention Center on an immigration detainer. Court records show that he has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Dec. 8.

The child abuse charge carries a potential sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison, according to Kentucky law.