Michael Ninomiya Charged With Attempted Murder Of 5-Year-Old Son
DENVER (CBS4)- Prosecutors with the Denver District Attorney's Office have charged Michael Ninomiya with the attempted murder of his 5-year-old son. Ninomiya, 42, also faces several other charges, including attempted child abuse resulting in death, child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury and two counts of a sentencing enhancement charge.
Officers rushed to the Cherry Creek Trail on Jan. 12 after Ninomiya called 911 for help. Firefighters located him and his son near Boston Street and Cornell Avenue. The child was rushed to Children's Hospital where he remained in critical condition on Monday.
Ninomiya's public defender has indicated that his actions may have been a result of mental illness. Prosecutors claim that he intentionally harmed his son.
Ninomiya is scheduled to appear in Denver District Court on Tuesday for his advisement.