Houston crime: 3 teenage girls accused of trying to kill their mother because she turned off wi-fi
Houston crime: 3 teens accused of trying to kill mother because she turned off Wifi
Three teenage girls are in custody after Houston police say they planned to kill their own mother. And they say that it's all because their mom turned off the WiFi.
HOUSTON - Three teenage girls are in custody after authorities said they planned to kill their own mother for turning off the wi-fi. It happened Sunday night on Barkers Crossing Avenue in northwest Harris County.
What we know:
On Sunday, Harris County deputies and detectives responded to an incident in the Barkers Crossing neighborhood. Police found a woman who had been assaulted by her three teenage daughters. The teens ages were 14, 15, and 16-years-old.
The sheriff's office said the siblings allegedly coordinated a plan to try to kill their mother because she turned off the wi-fi. Officials said the teens all grabbed kitchen knives and chased their mother throughout the house and into the street, attempting to stab her. The mother was struck by a brick. In the process, the grandmother was knocked over while trying to protect the mother.
No serious injuries were sustained by either adult.
What they're saying:
Nearby neighbors tell FOX 26 the family has a history of disturbances and police calls to their home.
"They’re known for that in this neighborhood. There’s always cops around that house," said a neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous.
"I think that’s so crazy. I mean it just tells how unstable that family is, and it’s very sad for them," said the neighbor.
The three teens were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and booked in the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Source: FOX 26 Reporter Jade Flury spoke with authorities, along with a neighbor about what happened.