October 15, 2012 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at 4702 Mcewen Street about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 14).

The victim was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he later died. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant Z. Becker, Senior Police Officer M. Khan and Officer D. Fontenot reported:

HPD patrol officers reported to an assault in-progress call in the 4700 block of Mcewen. Officers arrived and learned a large fight had broken out between two groups of neighbors. Further investigation determined members of both groups had been drinking and got into a physical fight after exhanging words. At some point during the fight, the victim was stabbed. Family members then transported the victim to the hospital where he died.
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 10-15-12
Inc. #130707312