HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a fatal incident Friday night involving a toddler at a Southwest Houston apartment complex.
HPD officers responded around 9:26 p.m. Friday to the Reserve at Westwood apartments at Bissonnet Street and the Sam Houston Tollway.
Police said a family was leaving their apartment and getting into a vehicle with their young child -- described as a 1-year-old -- when the child slipped away from his mother and ran into the roadway within the parking lot.
Investigators said a security guard patrolling the complex ran into the child. The guard stopped and got out of his vehicle. Both the child’s father and the security guard called 911 and began rendering aid.
Police said after attempting first aid, the father and the guard decided to try to transport the child to the hospital in the security guard’s vehicle. As they were heading toward the front of the complex, Houston Fire Department crews arrived, began providing emergency care, and took over transport to the hospital.
The child later died at the hospital, police said. Family members were with the child at the hospital.
The security guard stayed on scene and has been cooperating with investigators. HPD said the guard is not facing charges at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department.