The violent attack took place at a home on Kenton Crossing Lane at about 3 a.m.
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According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, the men broke down the front door of the home and assaulted the family's father with a gun. They then tried to burn a 7-year-old child with hot water in order to force the parents to give up information about valuables in the home.
Masked men broke into Richmond home, burned 7-year-old with hot water
The men stole jewelry, cash, a cell phone and got away with car keys as they fled.
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The child and mother were taken to an area hospital. Authorities say the child will be okay.
An investigation is ongoing. No description of the suspects is available.