Indiana Man Charged with Battery for Allegedly Biting Newborn
In Bloomington, Indiana, an 18-year-old man, Kaden Shrum, has been charged with battery for allegedly biting a newborn baby in the face to stop its crying.
Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 2026 —
Bloomington, Indiana – An 18-year-old man, Kaden Shrum, has been charged with battery in connection with an incident involving a newborn baby in Bloomington, Indiana. Authorities allege that Shrum bit the infant in the face in an attempt to quiet its crying.
The specific date of the incident and further details surrounding the circumstances that led to the alleged battery were not immediately available. The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office has filed the battery charge against Shrum.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional information regarding the case is expected to be released as it becomes available. The Indiana State Police are reportedly involved in the investigation.
A court date for Shrum has not yet been set. The extent of the baby’s injuries, if any, has not been disclosed.
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