Charges Filed Against Baltimore Tutor In Alleged Assault

An assistant teacher will face felony charges in the alleged assault of a second-grader that left the boy hospitalized, Baltimore Police say.

Police on Wednesday arrested Timothy Randall Korr, 25, of the 3200 block of Foster Avenue.

He's been charged with first-and second-degree child abuse (both felonies), first- and second-degree assault (with first-degree assault being a felony), reckless endangerment and neglect of a minor. Korr remains at Central Booking awaiting an appearance before a court commissioner.

Police say the incident was captured on video. The alleged assault left Travon Grayson, 7, with injuries that led to his hospitalization. He's a student at City Springs Elementary School in East Baltimore, a charter school operated by the Baltimore Curriculum Project.

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"We are heartsick that this child suffered this injury," Executive Vice President Larry Schugam said in a statement. "We pray for his complete and quick recovery and for his family as well. This is an unusual, isolated incident for our schools, and we are participating in a thorough investigation into what exactly happened. The employment of the one employee involved has been terminated. Until the investigation is complete, we are not able to make any further statements."

As of Wednesday, Travon's parents said he still faced surgery for injuries to his mouth.