Overview

• The girl remained unattended in her mother’s car from about 6 a.m. until around 2 p.m. at an industrial complex parking lot along the Houston Ship Channel.
• Deputies found the child unresponsive in the 1200 block of Mayo Shell Road at 3:15 p.m., and she was pronounced dead after being taken to LBJ Hospital.
• The vehicle was backed into its spot with windows cracked and a sun visor in place, which may have obscured the girl from view and delayed detection.
• Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said outdoor temperatures hit at least 97°F and warned that children’s core temperatures can escalate to fatal levels in minutes.
• The mother, who works at the facility, was detained for questioning and authorities are determining whether to file charges in the case.