Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family\u2019s home for possible foul play.<\/p>\n
According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable\u2019s Office, the incident began around 8:20 p.m. when the child\u2019s parents drove to an Exxon gas station at 25819 Cypresswood Drive, where deputies were already on scene.<\/p>\n
Officials said the child was unconscious and not breathing when the family arrived. Deputies immediately began rendering aid and performed life-saving measures until EMS arrived.<\/p>\n
The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where the child is being treated. Officials have not released the child\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n
Following the incident, detectives responded to the hospital and launched an investigation into the possibility of foul play.<\/p>\n
Investigators also secured a second scene at the family\u2019s home in the 3000 block of Rendezvous Court in Spring. Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies and Harris County Precinct 4 investigators remained at the home Friday morning, collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not said what led to the child\u2019s medical emergency or why detectives are investigating the case as possible foul play. No arrests have been announced.<\/p>\n
The Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office has taken over the investigation.<\/p>\n
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