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Houston Police Probe Fatal Stabbing of 13-Year-Old as 10-Year-Old Detainee Claims Self-Defense

Investigators have not confirmed who delivered the fatal wound.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 8 p.m. Wednesday to the 8000 block of Grow Lane near Dow Road in northwest Houston.
  • Police say a large fight outside an apartment involved multiple people, with estimates of 20 to 30 at the scene.
  • A 10-year-old boy was detained and told officers he stabbed the girl and turned himself in, asserting self-defense.
  • Detectives are interviewing witnesses and seeking surveillance footage and will forward findings to the District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.
  • Authorities noted that age 10 is the minimum for criminal responsibility in Texas, which could affect how the case proceeds.