Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the stabbing of a man at 315 Benmar Drive about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 12).
The suspect, Pablo Antonio Garcia (H/m, 26), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 230th State District Court. A photo of Garcia is attached to this news release.
The victim, Mario Ramirez-Lopez, 33, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
HPD Major Assaults Unit Officers A. Hernandez and G. Black reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at the above location. Upon arrival, they found Mr. Ramirez-Lopez outside a friend’s apartment. He had been approached by two men who began arguing with him. During the argument, Ramirez-Lopez was stabbed. He was transported to a hospital for treatment of two stab wounds. The two males were taken into custody. One of them, Garcia, was subsequently charged in the stabbing.
Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600.
Pablo Antonio Garcia
KJS/JFC 11-15-17
Inc. #142896017