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Incident at 7900 Little York

June 15, 2005 -- Houston police are investigating the accidental death of a child at 7900 Little York about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 14).

The identity of the juvenile male victim, 11, is pending notification to the next of kin. He suffered a severe head injury and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants L. A. Flores and C. W. Howard reported:

The victim was playing on a soccer field goal when it toppled over on him causing severe blunt trauma to his forehead.

The investigation is continuing.

NJM/MES 6/15/05
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