13-year-old woman killed in stabbing throughout struggle in northwest Houston; 10-year-old boy detained, claimed self-defense, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 13-year-old woman is lifeless after she was stabbed throughout a struggle in northwest Houston on Wednesday evening, based on officers.

The Houston Police Division stated officers responded to an residence complicated on Develop Lane at about 8 p.m. after receiving experiences of a stabbing and disturbance involving about 20 to 30 individuals.

Officers stated the woman was rushed to the hospital, the place she was pronounced lifeless. They added {that a} 10-year-old boy was detained.

“(The ten-year-old) stated he had stabbed the 13-year-old, claimed self-defense throughout the struggle,” HPD Lt. Larry Crowson stated.

The lieutenant stated the incident allegedly stemmed from a faculty struggle earlier within the day at a Cy-Truthful ISD faculty.

“Who all is concerned and why — we do not know at this level. We’re attempting to type all that out,” Crowson added.

Crowson stated the minimal age for legal accountability in Texas is 10 and that the district lawyer’s workplace can be getting concerned.

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