ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A 6-year-old child fighting for his life after being found with lacerations and stab wounds Sunday morning was also fighting a brain tumor.

Patrick Seth Greene, 37, was arrested and is facing multiple charges involving domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, two counts of aggravated assault and resisting an officer.

A source close to Greene confirmed that he is a teacher and coach at Sulphur High School in Calcasieu Parish. He was on administrative leave when the attack took place.

News 10 spoke exclusively with the family of the child who has been identified as Korbin about the current state of his condition and how he’s fighting for his life. A warning: Some photos shown may be disturbing for some viewers.

Korbin was taken to Opelousas General before being airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital, according to Korbin’s maternal grandfather Hal Modglin.

“We can’t believe this is happening to us,” Modglin said. “It’s almost like a serial killer in our own family that we never realized or saw coming.”

It is not the first time Korbin has had to fight for his life.

“Korbin is recovering from a brain tumor a year and a half ago,” Modglin said. “He’s a St Jude’s patient and he fought through that and has recovered miraculously. But he’s a fighter, and he’ll get through this as well.”

Officials with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office said when the first officers arrived on the scene, they found 37-year-old Patrick Greene in a domestic violence incident involving his wife.

“There were also seven children at the scene. One was discovered severely injured with numerous lacerations about the head, face, neck and chest,” authorities said.

When paramedics arrived, Greene allegedly became combative with deputies resisting arrest.

Authorities say due to the nature of Sunday’s incident, additional criminal charges are expected to be filed. Greene is currently being held without bail at the St. Landry Parish Jail.

Modglin says he and his family appreciate the prayers and support for Korbin. He also shares that a part of fighting for Korbin must be that his attacker is brought to justice.

“We appreciate anyone that can show up at 8:30 for the bond hearing to show support, but prayers for Korbin are appreciated as well,” he said. “He’s shown signs of recovery, but he’s not out of the woods yet.”

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