Woman Charged with Injuring 11-Year-Old in Laredo

Authorities say the 22-year-old struck the child, leaving him with a large forehead bump and redness.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 22-year-old woman named Wendy Lizbeth Hernandez was arrested and charged with injury to a child, a third-degree felony, after allegedly striking an 11-year-old boy and leaving him with a large bump on his forehead and redness around his eye. The incident occurred on February 1 in Laredo, Texas, after the two began arguing and fighting.

Why it matters

Incidents of violence against children are concerning and raise questions about child safety, family dynamics, and the need for intervention and support services. This case highlights the importance of authorities responding promptly to reports of child abuse or neglect and ensuring the well-being of minors.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the 300 block of Park Street after receiving a call about the incident. The 11-year-old boy told officers that Hernandez had hit him after they began arguing and fighting. An officer observed a large bump near the boy's forehead and eye area, along with visible redness. Hernandez told police the boy had been throwing chairs inside the residence and that she attempted to take a chair away, but claimed the boy punched her in the eye first, and that she may have accidentally struck him while trying to deflect the hit.

  • The incident occurred on February 1, 2026.

The players

Wendy Lizbeth Hernandez

A 22-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with injury to a child, a third-degree felony, after allegedly striking an 11-year-old boy and leaving him with a large bump on his forehead and redness around his eye.

The 11-year-old boy

The victim in this case, who suffered a large bump on his forehead and redness around his eye after being struck by Hernandez.

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What’s next

Child Protective Services was contacted regarding this incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater awareness and prevention of violence against children, as well as the importance of swift intervention by authorities to protect minors and ensure their safety.