Crime in Houston, Texas: child dies after being injured by his mother in the park

TOMBALL, Texas — A girl was killed by her mother Sunday, according to authorities.

They said the 35-year-old woman took her 5-year-old daughter to a Tomball hospital around noon. According to authorities, the woman told hospital staff that she had killed her daughter. According to authorities, the girl was pronounced dead at 12:10 p.m.

Officials said the woman told them she killed the girl Spring Creek Parkbut authorities said they could not find any evidence of a crime scene there.

The woman was taken into custody and is being questioned. Officials said she likely faces capital murder charges.

Authorities said the girl had a cut on her neck but did not say what type of gun was used.