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10-Year-Old Detained in Houston Teen's Stabbing Death
5 Feb
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy was detained after a 13-year-old girl died from stab wounds.
- The detained boy claims he acted in self-defense during a large fight.
- Investigators are reviewing witness statements and surveillance footage.
A 10-year-old boy has been detained by Houston police in connection with the stabbing death of a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Wednesday night outside an apartment complex following a large disturbance involving approximately 20 to 30 individuals.
Responding officers found the teenage girl with at least one stab wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The detained 10-year-old boy reportedly told officers he stabbed the girl in self-defense during the fight.
Authorities believe the altercation may have stemmed from a school fight earlier that day. Homicide detectives are actively interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance footage. All gathered information will be presented to the District Attorney's Office for a review of potential charges.
Texas law sets the minimum age for criminal responsibility at 10 years old. The investigation will assess the self-defense claim as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
