Fatal Stabbing at 2800 Loraine

August 5, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in the 2800 block of Loraine about 9 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 4). 

The male victim suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Semmelrock and Officer J. Rodriguez reported: 

The victim and an unknown suspect were arguing near Loraine and Brackenridge streets.  The victim took off running and the suspect chased after him with an unknown object in his hand.  As he ran, the victim fell and the suspect then stabbed him.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot towards the 1900 block of Brackenridge.

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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