Investigation into Fatal Stabbing at 2302 West 18th Street

The fatal stabbing of a man that occurred at 2302 West 18th Street about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday (April 14) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Detectives M. Perez and A. Barr reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex at the above address.  Officers heard a female talking inside the apartment and knocked on the door.  When the female answered, officers noticed blood on her clothing .  Officers asked if anyone else was inside the apartment and were told her boyfriend was lying on the kitchen floor.  Officers found the male unresponsive and a knife on the floor next to him.  Houston Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased.

VHS/KJS  4-16-18
Inc. #046682218

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