Gulfton neighborhood (77081) – A 4-year-old boy in Houston showed remarkable courage when he dialed 911 after witnessing his father stab his mother during a violent domestic dispute. Police say the attack happened after the woman tried to escape the relationship, triggering the assault inside their apartment in the Gulfton neighborhood. The child, though unharmed, was left traumatized, while his mother was rushed to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities credited the boy’s quick action with likely saving his mother’s life. The suspect, identified as the father, was arrested shortly after, as neighbors expressed shock over the horrifying family tragedy
Key Facts
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BREAKING: Child’s 911 call leads police to domestic stabbing in Houston home
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IMPACT: Mother hospitalized with serious injuries; 4-year-old unharmed but traumatized
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This young child’s bravery likely saved his mother’s life.” – Houston Police spokesperson
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ACTION: Neighbors urged to report early signs of domestic violence immediately
Impact Of Local News
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Precise Location:
Gulfton neighborhood (77081) – near Bellaire Boulevard and Renwick Drive -
Community Connection:
“It’s heartbreaking. We always heard arguments, but never thought it would come to this.”
– Jorge Martinez, owner of a nearby grocery store -
Visual Proof:
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Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Houston Area Women’s Center Hotline: 713-528-2121
» National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you feel unsafe at home, reach out before violence escalates.”
– Chief Troy Finner, Houston Police Department
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