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Harris County SWAT scene: Child rescued from home in domestic violence incident

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Published  January 4, 2025 1:13pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A 14-month-old toddler was rescued from a home on Magnolia Leaf after being held inside by their father.
    • Harris County SWAT was called to the scene to assist.
    • The child's father faces felony assault and family violence charges.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A 14-month-old child was rescued safely on Friday evening after a standoff between law enforcement and a suspect in a domestic violence incident, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

HCSO units were called to the 12000 block of Magnolia Leaf and found a woman in distress with her mother outside the home. They reported the woman's 14-month-old child was being held inside the home with the child's father, who threatened to harm the toddler if authorities were called.

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SWAT was called to the scene while deputies with HCSO waited for an arrest warrant against the father for felony assault related to family violence.

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SWAT scene at Magnolia Leaf (Courtesy of OnScene)

After hours, SWAT officers were able to safely remove the child from the residence around 2:20 a.m. It was confirmed the child was unharmed after being assessed by EMS.

The suspect was placed into custody and taken to the Joint Processing Center for booking. He faces charges of felony assault and family violence.

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For those experiencing domestic violence or know someone who is, resources are available, such as the Houston Area Women's Center hotline, which operates 24/7. You can also find additional information here.

The Source: Harris County Sheriff’s Office Major Collier shared details of the incident at the scene.

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