Toddler Drowns In Family's Murky Pool
Police Not Sure How Long Child Was Under Water
POSTED: Wednesday, March 2, 2005
UPDATED: 8:38 am CST March 2,
2005
HOUSTON -- The death of a Deer Park toddler was a tragic reminder about the dangers of backyard pools, police said.
Officials said 2-year-old Haleana Comming died after falling into a pool full of murky water at her family's home in the 1400 block of Norwood at about 2:30 p.m.Deer Park police said they were not sure how long Haleana had been under water before her parents realized she had fallen into the pool.
A neighbor, who asked Local 2 not to reveal his identity, said he warned Haleana's father to buy a tarp to cover up the pool."I tried to get him to buy a tarp to put on that thing. I keep a tarp on my pool. What's $300, $400? It's nothing compared to the baby that they just lost," the neighbor said.Authorities have not said if the family would face criminal charges.
Copyright 2006 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
| Video |
Neighbor Says He Warned Father To Cover PoolA neighbor, who asked Local 2 not to reveal his identity, said he warned Haleana's father to buy a tarp to cover up the pool."I tried to get him to buy a tarp to put on that thing. I keep a tarp on my pool. What's $300, $400? It's nothing compared to the baby that they just lost," the neighbor said.Authorities have not said if the family would face criminal charges.Copyright 2006 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A Houston Fire Department captain asked for the public's help finding the man suspected of killing his daughter, KPRC Local 2 reports.
A pastor from Crosby is accused of sexually abusing two boys who attended his church's school, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Texas license plates have a new look and another character, KPRC Local 2 reports.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shuts the door to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop
star's life.
A baby boy comes into the world on a rare, twice-a-century alignment -- 12:34:56 on 07/08/09.
July 8, 2009: A bar that's had its liquor license pulled and where police have looked for sex trafficking victims is raided, KPRC Local 2 Investigates reports.
July 8, 2009: The driver of the car that plunged into a flooded ditch in north Houston, killing five children, is indicted in the case, as the mother of two of the victims forgives him. Phil Archer reports.
July 8, 2009: Detectives believe a group of thieves has been breaking into homes and stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. Elizabeth Scarborough reports.
July 8, 2009: Several law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County have seen a rash of purse snatchings. Three people have been arrested. Ryan Korsgard reports.
Anthony Yanez
Here are your Anthony's Weather Quiz answers!
KPRC Local 2 is helping law enforcement agencies put wanted criminals behind bars. Check out the fugitives featured on the Wheel of Justice.
We take a look at Forbes Magazine's list of the top ten hot billionaire heiresses.
The latest edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary adds about 100 new words.
Email Alerts
RSS News Feeds
Mobile
Live Streams
Slideshows
Video
Search
