A five-month-old boy died in a hot car after his father allegedly forgot about him.
Jeremy Hansen’s infant was found unresponsive in his vehicle in the car park of Pacha Soap Co in south Hastings Nebraska, around 5pm on Monday.
Officers with the Hastings Police Department and first responders tried to revive the boy and rushed him to Mary Lanning Healthcare about five miles away. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The boy, who has not been identified, died of extreme heat exposure, according to an initial investigation.
Police arrested Hansen, 36, later on Monday. He has been charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death.
‘This is a heartbreaking incident and our hearts go out to the family, friends, first responders and all those affected by this unimaginable loss,’ stated the police department, according to NTV.
‘We extend our deepest condolences and are committed to supporting those impacted during this difficult time.’
Hansen wore glasses, a white T-shirt and appeared distraught in his mugshot.
He is expected to appear at Adams County Court on Friday morning.
Family and community members are supporting Hansen.
‘I’m so deeply saddened and disappointed to see the judgement that has been cast so easily,’ a former schoolmate of his wrote on social media, according to the Daily Mail.
‘Imagine your greatest fear, your largest human moment… as a parent being put on display for everyone to judge, while simultaneously trying to even comprehend the events that led to your greatest loss.
‘He doesn’t deserve this. His family doesn’t deserve this. No one deserves this. Like it’s been said before… how about we lift them up in prayer instead of tearing them down.’
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