According to a report by the AP a man was arrested yesterday in New Jersey and charged with multiple crimes including involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault.
Brandon Hoffman, 20 killed an 18-month old child named Bryson Shoemaker while performing The Undertaker's Last Ride move.
Hoffman reportedly attempted to administer CPR and drove the child to the hospital. He said he didn’t call 911 straight away as he was afraid of getting into trouble.
WWE issued this statement:
"There is no excuse for a 20-year-old grown man to assault an 18-month old child, no matter what. Using a flimsy excuse about emulating a wrestling maneuver does not absolve Brandon Hoffman of this abhorrent crime. The death of Bryson Shoemaker is a tragedy, and WWE offers its condolences to the child's mother, Sierra Shoemaker."
Hoffman has been jailed with a bail set at $150,000.
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