HPD told Eyewitness News that officers responded to reports of a 14-year-old with self-inflicted stab wounds on the arms in the upscale neighborhood of River Oaks. Police were in the front yard of Cruz's home when ABC13 arrived.
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The teen was taken to the hospital.
Police could not say whether the call involved a member of Cruz's family. The Texas Republican has two daughters.
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ABC13 reached out to Sen. Cruz's office for comment. Representatives said the police activity involved a family matter. Regarding a question about one of the senator's daughters, they said that she's OK and there were no serious injuries.
Editor's note: An earlier edition of this story mentioned an address confirmed by police. ABC13 elected to omit the address in light of additional details that have developed since.
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