HONDO, Texas – A San Antonio man was arrested after attempting to throw his infant son in a dumpster, according to authorities.
Around 3:20 p.m. Friday, Hondo police officers were dispatched to Peerless Equipment, located at 313 U.S. Highway 90 East near State Highway 173.
Authorities said Kyle Bruce, 40, of San Antonio, was seen by several employees attempting to throw his 3-month-old son in a dumpster.
Hondo Police Chief Justin Soza said the employees immediately took action.
“They contacted police, intervened to protect the child, and successfully restrained the suspect until officers arrived,” Soza said in a Facebook post.
The infant was hospitalized and is expected to make a full recovery. Soza said the child is being reunited with their mother.
Bruce was arrested and booked into the Medina County Jail. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KSAT that Bruce is the father of the 3-month-old.
According to BCSO, Bruce fled a San Antonio gas station with the infant and left the child’s mother.
BCSO said a deputy spotted Bruce’s vehicle nearby, but he sped away, “leading to a high-speed pursuit that was ultimately abandoned for safety reasons.”
Bruce was charged with endangering a child and injury to a child, which are both felonies. Soza said additional charges are expected.
“Bruce was not connected with Peerless Equipment in any way,” Soza said.
BCSO said Child Protective Services will be involved for a follow-up. The investigation is ongoing.
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