5-month-old dead in Hockley after reports they were unresponsive

Published July 29, 2026 9:56 AM CDT
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Harris County authorities are investigating after an infant was pronounced dead in the Hockley area on Wednesday morning.

What we know:

Sophia Silva with Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Divisions reports deputies were called to a home on Texas Plains Drive about an unresponsive 5-month-old male around 7 a.m.

When officials arrived around, they found the infant not responding. The 5-month-old was pronounced dead after life-saving efforts by EMS.

There were no signs of trauma on the 5-month-old.

The infant was found by the mother and grandmother. 

Silva states the home is a multifamily residence with six kids and four adults living at the home. They are cooperating with investigators, according to Silva.

At this time, officials are waiting for a cause of death from the Medical Examiner's Office.

According to Silva, CPS was contacted.

What we don't know:

No other information was provided on the manner of death.

The Source: Information provided by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

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