February 10, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at 12304 Fondren Road about 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 9).

The identity of the victim, 45, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Duncan and Detective L. Lovelace reported:

The victim was involved in an argument with another male (suspect) outside the convenience store at the above address.  The two later argued inside the business.  The altercation continued to the front of the store where the suspect stabbed the victim in his left side.  The suspect fled the scene.  Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased.

The suspect is described only as a black male in his mid to late 20s.

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.