Fatal Stabbing at 5901 Hillcroft

August 3, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at 5901 Hillcroft about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 1). 

The victim, Vicente Ramirez, 22, of Houston, suffered multiple stab wounds and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Anthony and Senior Police Officer R. Chappell reported: 

Mr. Ramirez and two other companions were at a bar at 5901 HIllcroft when they got into a fight with several unknown males.  At some point, Ramirez and his two friends were stabbed.  Ramirez was killed and his two friends were also taken to Ben Taub General Hospital with multiple stab wounds. 

There are no known witnesses or suspects. 

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

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