On Saturday, the devastated father of a 4-year-old girl who had been brutally attacked in a Paterson household expressed his despair and concern. The child, affectionately known as Amber by her family, was currently admitted at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where according to her father, Faherem LaSane, her condition was improving.
The innocent girl was the victim of a vicious assault that led to severe internal injuries. She had to undergo an urgent operation to treat a perforated lung and liver following the disturbing incident. The attack even affected her diaphragm, further complicating her critical condition.
Town influencers report that the monstrous act took place inside a residence around the intersection of East 24th Street and 10th Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday. It was the outcome of an internal familial conflict that horribly escalated, affecting the little girl.
Councilmember Luis Velez revealed the shocking truth in his public statement. He confirmed that the person responsible for the grave act was none other than the girl’s own aunt. Disturbingly, at the moment of his announcement, the aunt was on the loose, evading the law enforcement that was actively seeking her.
Reportedly, law enforcement was unable to apprehend her when they responded to the initial emergency call. Councilmember Velez conveyed that she was not present when the authorities arrived at the crime scene, raising concerns regarding her whereabouts and the immediate urgency in tracking her down.
The local community was understandably shaken by the horrific incident, with several witnesses observing the unfolding events in shock. Testimony from neighborhood residents described the terror-filled moments when the young girl’s mother rushed her out of the house, her small body covered in blood.
Eyewitness Keema James reported the chilling details, mentioning a significant laceration on the young girl’s forehead. The mother, in a desperate attempt to seek immediate help, had wrapped the injured child in her arms, profoundly impacting those who witnessed the horrifying scene.
On gaining knowledge of his young daughter’s assault, Faherem LaSane immediately rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, fear and dread filling his heart. He confessed being utterly stunned by the horrific news, his first reaction being one of incredulity. The event was unimaginably upsetting to him.
Fighting back his disbelief, Faherem was quickly consumed by the harsh reality of the circumstances. Time was of the essence, and despite his anguish, he raced to the hospital as fast as possible. Ever since that moment, he has remained by his daughter’s side, anxiously waiting for her recovery.
The local community provides grim anecdotes about the aunt reputedly involved in the assault. According to neighborhood residents, the woman had a disturbed demeanor, frequently seen wandering up and down the streets, with her odd behavior drawing the attention of many.
Moreover, she would be seen pacing restlessly back and forth, indulging in solitary conversations. Her actions and mannerisms suggested an unwell mental state, not only to those close to her but also to casual observers in the community.
Others in the neighborhood remarked that even her attire indicated a venture from the norms of mental stability. The story is a harsh reminder of some underlying and unresolved issues, one of them being the close connections between family disputes and mental health.
Yet the foundation of the case revolves around the brutal and senseless assault of a 4-year-old innocent child. As the community prays for Amber’s swift recovery, they are simultaneously living in fear and anticipation concerning the potential threat posed by an individual whom they previously considered one of their own.