Overview
- Police say a fight involving roughly 20 to 30 people erupted at a northwest Houston apartment complex around 8 p.m. on Feb. 4, and the 13-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital.
- The victim was identified by family as Riley DeArmas, with formal confirmation from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences pending.
- A 10-year-old boy was detained in the case, told officers he acted in self-defense, and was released to family custody during the ongoing review.
- Investigators say the child surrendered and admitted to the stabbing; the Harris County District Attorney’s Office will determine whether to file charges after the investigation concludes.
- Mourners held a memorial for Riley over the weekend, while Houston police continue seeking witnesses and surveillance footage and urge tips to the Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.