Coatesville, Pennsylvania, February 13, 2026
In a shocking incident in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, a father has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his 3-month-old son and throwing him into the snow. Michael Phillips, 44, is facing serious charges including attempted criminal homicide. The infant is currently in critical but stable condition following emergency surgery. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the child’s mother tried to intervene during the attack and shielded the baby from further harm. Authorities have not yet revealed a motive for the act.
Coatesville Father Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Infant Son, Claiming “God’s Plan”
Coatesville, Pennsylvania – A 44-year-old father, Michael Phillips, is in custody after allegedly stabbing his 3-month-old son and then throwing the infant into the snow on Wednesday morning. The baby underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical but stable condition in intensive care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Authorities state that Phillips reportedly made comments about “sacrificing the baby” before the attack and was captured on body camera footage stating, “I did it God I did it.”
Incident Details
The alleged incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on February 11, 2026, at an apartment on the 2000 block of Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville. Phillips is accused of stabbing his 3-month-old son in the abdomen. Following the stabbing, he allegedly carried the infant outside and threw the child into the snow.
Victim’s Condition and Mother’s Actions
The infant was airlifted to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for urgent medical attention. The child remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The child’s mother reportedly attempted to stop Phillips during the attack, and after the baby was thrown outside, she shielded the infant with her body to prevent further harm. She also instructed her 9-year-old child to seek help.
Legal Proceedings
Phillips has been charged with several offenses, including attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault with intent to cause severe bodily injury, endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. He was denied bail during his arraignment and is currently being held at Chester County Prison awaiting further court proceedings.
Ongoing Investigation
The Coatesville Police Department Detective Unit is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the alleged stabbing.
Key Features of the Incident
| Incident | Alleged stabbing of a 3-month-old infant by his father. |
| Location | Coatesville, Pennsylvania (Chester County). |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, February 11, 2026, around 11:30 a.m. |
| Accused | Michael Phillips, 44 years old. |
| Victim | 3-month-old son. |
| Alleged Statement | Comments about “sacrificing the baby” and stating, “I did it God I did it.” |
| Victim’s Condition | Critical but stable condition in intensive care after emergency surgery. |
| Charges | Attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. |
| Custody Status | Held at Chester County Prison, denied bail. |
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