Houston police investigate homicide involving child on Richmond Avenue

HOUSTON - Houston police are at the scene of a homicide involving a child in the west Houston-area.

Assistant HPD Chief Bryant reports officers were flagged down by a family member about a death in an apartment at 12360 Richmond Avenue. The person was concerned about their family member and went to check on them. That's when they discovered their bodies.

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According to officials, a woman and female toddler have been confirmed dead at the scene.

Police say a man has been detained at the scene as a person of interest.

There was blood found on the man and at the scene, police say.

No other information has been released at this time.