| Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a male at 14833 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road about 9:50 p.m. on Monday (March 3).
The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Finlay and B. Stephens reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a stabbing call at a hotel at the above address and found Houston Fire Department paramedics providing medical aid to a male with a stab wound. Paramedics transported the male to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to witnesses, a male known as “Alex” got into a verbal argument with the victim, which turned into a physical fight. During the fight, “Alex” stabbed the victim once with a knife and then fled the scene on foot.
“Alex” is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a slight build, chin-length curly dark and graying hair and a short beard. He is known to live in the area around the above address.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of “Alex” or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
VHS/ECR 3-4-25
Inc. #028121225 |
