Body of girl found in river north of Houston

HOUSTON – Authorities are investigating after a young girl’s body was found in a north Houston creek.

HPD says the girl, 12, was found dead in the creek at 400 W. Rankin Road around 6:15 a.m. Monday morning.

Other details about the incident are limited at this time.

Mayor John Whitmire and HPD Acting Police Chief Larry Satterwhite will provide an update on the case Monday at 5:30 p.m.

KPRC 2 will broadcast the briefing live on Click2Houston.com.