February 25, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the stabbing of a man at 1333 Crosstimbers Street about 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday (Feb. 24).

The victim, Otis Johnson, 40, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer K. Saulsberry reported:

Mr. Johnson and an unknown black male suspect got into an altercation in the parking lot of the gas station at the above address about the suspect doing drugs on the premises.  During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed Johnson multiple times before leaving the scene on foot.  Paramedics arrived and transported Johnson to a hospital.  He had sustained wounds to his right hand and abdomen area.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.