HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a fatal incident involving a toddler at a Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot that happened late Friday night.
HPD officers responded around 9:26 p.m. Friday to the Reserve at Westwood apartments in the 10225 block of Bissonnet Street.
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Police said a family was leaving their apartment and loading 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 made contact with the child. The guard stopped and got out, and 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 remained on scene and has been cooperating with investigators. HPD said the guard was evaluated by DWI investigators and showed no signs of intoxication. He is not facing charges at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department.