Universal City PD: Child fatally stabbed, woman faces capital murder charge

Police said a boy died after he was discovered with stab wounds in Universal City on Wednesday. An adult female was taken into custody.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Universal City police said a boy is dead and a woman is facing charges after a stabbing that took place early Wednesday morning.

According to police, officers responded to a call for a stabbing in the 8200 block of Zodiac Drive at around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located the caller who police said led them to a boy suffering from stab wounds.

Police and EMS began life-saving measures and the child was transported to the hospital, where authorities said he was pronounced dead.

Officials said an adult female was taken into custody and faces a charge for capital murder. 

Investigators are looking into what led up to the fatal stabbing. Universal City PD said this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.

This is a developing story.

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