Peoria man charged with murder of 2-year-old stepchild

PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man faces multiple charges, including murder, in the alleged abuse that killed his young stepchild in Peoria last month.

Peoria police arrested 26-year-old Hein Lwin in connection with the 2-year-old’s death.

On Oct. 24, Peoria police were called to a welfare check near 108th and Olive Avenue after Lwin reported that his 2-year-old stepchild was choking on a cloth. Officers and Peoria Fire-Medical attempted life-saving measures before transporting the child to the hospital.

According to police, the investigation revealed that Lwin physically abused the child, causing serious injuries.

Lwin was taken into custody that day on multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault and child abuse.

Peoria police said the child died a few days later, on Oct. 27. According to police, Lwin now faces a charge of first-degree murder as a result of the death.

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