Youth dies at park after soccer goal hits head

Houston police are investigating the accidental death of a child at 7900 Little York, in Trotter Park, about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.

The identity of the juvenile is Demarcus Jackson, 11. He suffered a severe head injury and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants L. A. Flores and C. W. Howard reported:

The victim was playing on a soccer field goal when it toppled over on him causing severe blunt trauma to his forehead.

Since his death, city officials have instituted an inspection of all soccer goals to insure they are anchored. This park had been inspected withing the last 21 days, according to city officials. They suspect that someone added a goal to the park that was not properly anchored.