HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Sheriff's Office Precinct 4 is investigating the circumstances of a young child's death in northwest Harris County on Saturday afternoon.
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Constable deputies responded to the 16000 block of Courtland Circle regarding an "in-progress" call.
According to officials, the person who called said a small child had drowned.
According to HCSO, the child, identified as a 4-year-old girl, was found dead by a babysitter who had reportedly fallen asleep.
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Investigators say there were other children around, but the ages are unknown.
According to officials, the child's parents were currently out of town.
This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.