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Child dies after Midland County deputies respond to welfare call; man arrested
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 22, 2026
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Key points A 32-year-old man, Guillermo Juarez, was taken into custody and faces a manslaughter charge. The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division.
A child's death led to an arrest after a welfare call. Deputies attempted to revive the child upon arrival, but the child was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division.
A 32-year-old man, Guillermo Juarez, was taken into custody and faces a manslaughter charge. He was also booked on an unrelated warrant.
Further details about the incident and investigation can be found through the Midland County Sheriff's Office. The case remains ongoing, with investigators continuing to look into the circumstances of the child's death.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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