Yeah his pants fell ? prove it was self hoisted hook 'em forensics, could of been your child Spangler? Evidence-where is it?

Jeremy Landers

Story Created: Jan 31, 2008 at 5:34 PM CST

Story Updated: Jan 31, 2008 at 5:47 PM CST

AUSTIN (AP) - Austin police today questioned students and staff of a charter school after a boy was found hanging by his collar on a dressing room clothing hook.

The seven-year-old, whose name wasn't released, is hospitalized in critical condition.

Lieutenant Mark Spangler says the boy's shirt collar had cut off oxygen and he was unconscious when a teacher discovered him yesterday.

Spangler says it's a "complete tragedy" and nothing is being ruled out.

Police earlier raised concerns that the boy had been attacked at the -- Not Your Ordinary School campus of pre-kindergarten through third grade.

But later, Austin police said the hook was low enough that the boy might have gotten himself stuck.

Spangler also confirmed that the boy's pants were down around his ankles when he was found.

But investigators believe the pants fell while the boy was suspended. Police have no evidence of sexual abuse.

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