Fatal Stabbing at 8506 Curry

October 30, 2009 - The fatal stabbing of a man at 8506 Curry about 1:20 a.m. today will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

Rodrick Dow, 48, of Houston, suffered a stab wound and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants W.L. Meeler and T.F. Hanslick reported:

Witnesses stated that Mr. Dow was yelling, screaming and acting irrationally in front of a residence. They then saw Dow forcing his way through a locked screen door into the residence. The male homeowner, 75, fearing for his life, used a knife to defend himself and stabbed Dow.

KJS/JFC 10-30-09
Inc. #157853409

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