POLICE Department
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing at 1203 Lovett Boulevard
November 4, 2016 - Charges are pending against a suspect arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man found at 1203 Lovett Boulevard about 3:30 a.m. today (November 4).
The suspect, Ardie Scott Powell (w/m, 26), faces a murder charge. He is accused in the killing of Corey X. Chapmon, 22, of Houston, who died at the scene.
A photo of suspect Powell is not available at this time.
HPD Homicide Division Senior Police Officer M. Waters II and Officer G. Sullivan reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a person down call and found an unidentified male (Chapmon) lying on the porch area of a business at the above address. Witnesses told police an unidentified male asked them if the wanted to see a dead body and then left the area on a bicycle. Officers were then provided a description of the male.
Powell was located later that morning a short distance from the scene on Montrose and taken into custody without incident. He admitted to his role in Chapmon's death and charges are pending at this time.
Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
VHS/JKS 11-4-16
Inc. #140686516
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
