8-year-old stabbed to death in Richland Hills, police say

Police in Richland Hills say they've arrested a man in connection to the stabbing death of his grandson Sunday morning.

In a news release, the department said the incident was reported at about 8 a.m. on Jan. 1 in the 3500 block of Labadie Drive. Local and nearby police and fire departments responded to the 911 call from inside the residence.

The 8-year-old boy was found dead at the scene, according to police. Officers then found the suspect near the home and arrested him. Police identified the man as 62-year-old Phillip Hughes.

Authorities have recovered the suspected murder weapon, said Sheena McEachran, a Richland Hills spokeswoman.

The boy resided at the home, along with his grandfather and other relatives, she said.

McEachran said the 911 caller lived in the home.

Authorities released no details about the events that led up to the killing of the 8-year-old.

Richland Hills police say Hughes has been taken to their Joint Detention Center. He is being held on a capital murder charge.

"The Richland Hills Police Department would like to express its condolences to those affected by this senseless tragedy and ask for continued prayers for everyone involved," officers said in the release.

[Willow_]

How absolutely horrifying. That poor child