August 31, 2023 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man found at 5601 Royal Palms Street about 12:30 a.m. today.

The identity of the victim, 49, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Brady and M. Casso reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment at the above address and found the victim unresponsive and lying on the floor of a bedroom. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased from an apparent stab (not a gunshot) wound.

Detectives would like to speak to the apartment's tenant, described only as a black female, who is considered a person of interest.

Anyone with information in this case or on the female being sought for questioning is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.