A St. Paul man is facing a felony charge of first-degree assault after an infant suffered serious injuries inside a University Avenue motel room, according to a criminal complaint. On March 16, emergency crews were called to the 2100 block of University Avenue for a baby in breathing distress. The child was rushed to a hospital, where doctors found internal and head trauma that medical staff said did not line up with an accidental fall and raised alarms about possible non-accidental injuries.
According to Limitless Media News, the defendant is identified as Corey Michael Hendrix. He initially told officers the infant had been hurt in a fall that happened while he was asleep. Investigators, however, noted in the complaint that medical findings did not match that account. A search warrant at the motel room followed, where authorities reported finding accumulated garbage, spoiled food, and soiled diapers in what they described as unsanitary conditions.
The complaint states that medical evaluations confirmed the infant had significant internal and head injuries, reinforcing the hospital staff’s concern about non-accidental trauma. Investigators say Hendrix later changed his story in a recorded interview, admitting he became frustrated while feeding the child, applied force, and then dropped the infant. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, and the case is now moving through Ramsey County court.
What investigators allege
As outlined in the criminal complaint and reported by Limitless Media News, investigators say Hendrix acknowledged dropping the infant in a recorded interview and linked his actions to his frustration while feeding the child. After executing the search warrant at the motel, authorities described the room as littered with trash, spoiled food, and soiled diapers, details they say are documented in court records. Medical personnel told investigators that the pattern and severity of the injuries did not match an accidental fall and were consistent with concerns about non-accidental trauma.
Charges and next steps
Hendrix is charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, a felony under Minnesota law that can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison for inflicting great bodily harm, according to state statutes. The case will proceed in Ramsey County court as prosecutors review evidence and schedule future hearings…