Child Dies in Apparent Accidental Drowning in Houston

Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental drowning of an 8-year-old girl found at 13511 Hycohen Road around 6:10 p.m. on Monday (March 10).

The identity of the deceased is pending notification of family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

According to HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Herrera and M. Althaus, officers responded to reports of a drowning at an apartment complex at the above address. The child was found in a retention pond. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported her to Texas Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.