Houston Police Department
Fatal Stabbing at 1200 Duff

August 20, 2013 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man found at 1200 Duff about 4 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 19).

The victim, Hipolito Ruiz-Gomez, 25, of Houston, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Senior Police Officer P. Vela reported:

Mr. Ruiz-Gomez was found deceased in the street by a nearby resident. He had been stabbed several times.

At this time, there is no known motive nor suspect(s).

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JFC 8-20-13
Inc. #104014113


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