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Houston Police Department
Fatal Stabbing at 8614 Sunmore Court
August 18, 2010 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man found at 8614 Sunmore Court about 3:25 a.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 17).
The victim, Joseph Leroy Davis, 69, of the above address, suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeants R. Chandler, T. Hanslik and Senior Police Officers R. Chappell and R. Swainson reported:
Patrol officers responded to the above location regarding a suspicious event and were told by witnesses that a short black female carrying a duffle bag was seen leaving the residence about 2 a.m. After getting no response at the door, officers entered the residence and found Mr. Davis deceased. Relatives stated several pieces of jewelry were missing from Davis' residence.
The suspect is descrbied only as a black female, 35 to 40 years of age, about 140 pounds with short hair and a medium complexion. She was wearing shorts and carrying a duffle bag.
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 8-18-10
Inc. #117524210
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
