Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Stabbing at 218 Plaza Verde

August 18, 2014 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man found at 218 Plaza Verde about noon last Friday (August 15).

The victim, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant H. Garcia and Officer C. Cardenas reported:

A City of Houston employee discovered the victim in a wooded area. Further investigation determined he had several stab wounds. There are no known motive nor suspect(s) in this case.

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

KJS/VHS 8-18-14
Inc. #102946814


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