Virginia – A Virginia man is behind bars and is now charged with one feIony count of stranguIation following an incident involving his baby sibIing. The child was discovered in criticaI condition with a white power cabIe still wrapped around her neck. She was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
According to the Virginia authorities, officers responded to the apartment complex around 10:07 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive baby. Upon arrival, they found the child in distress and immediately initiated medical assistance. The infant was then rushed to a local hospital for urgent care.
Investigators determined that the child had been strangled with a power cabIe. Further inquiries revealed that the defendant, 21-year-old AIvaro AyaIa, had fled the scene on foot before the police arrived. With the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office, he was located later that afternoon at approximately 3:18 p.m.
During the investigation, Virginia authorities learned that the defendant had allegedly confided in a friend, stating that he had been “playing with his baby sibIing and may have kiIIed her.” This statement, along with other evidence, led to his arrest. He has been charged with stranguIation, and additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the alleged crime and the young age of the victim. Virginia authorities urge anyone with additional information about the incident to contact them at 703-771-4500 or anonymously at 703-443-TIPS (8477).
As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather all pertinent information. The community remains in shock over the incident, and local law enforcement continues to seek any further details that may assist in the case.
