Investigation into Child’s Death at 2500 Milwaukee Street,
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a child at 2500 Milwaukee Street about 12:20 p.m. on Monday (July 29).
The identity and cause of death of the female child, 2, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Cass and Detective J Brown reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a vicious animal call at a residence near the above address and found a 2-year-old female had been attacked by three Rottweiler dogs. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the child to Texas Children’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
A preliminary investigation and witness statements determined the dogs attacked the child while inside the residence, which is the location of a childcare/babysitter. The dogs were seized by City of Houston BARC.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
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