Incident at 7170 Parker Road

January 11, 2007 -- Houston police are investigating the death of a child at 7170 Parker Road on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 4:55 p.m.

The victim is identified as Ronkeith Andrews, 5, of 7170 Parker Road #104.

HPD Homicide Division Officers S. Straughter and E. Schmidt reported:

Ronkeith was walking near the north gate of the apartment complex with his sister when a gate fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his sister was unharmed.

At this point in the investigation the incident appears to be an accident

JGA/NJM 1-11-06
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