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Two Hospitalized in Stabbing at North Harris County Flea Market, Suspect Still at Large

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Published on December 16, 2024
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A stabbing incident at a crowded flea market in North Harris County left two individuals hospitalized on Sunday, prompting an investigation by deputies. According to KHOU, a Harris County Sheriff's deputy, assigned to provide security at the flea market on Airline Drive, was the first to find a man with multiple stab wounds.

The second victim, also with injuries consistent with a stabbing was discovered soon after on the scene and both were quickly transported to a local hospital, though the severity of their injuries has yet to be publicly disclosed. The sheriff's office is yet to apprehend any suspect nor provide a description of the individual believed to be involved in the incident.

FOX26 Houston reports that the incident started outside the flea market, with the victims eventually arriving at the location seeking assistance. Investigators from the Harris County Sheriff's Office Violent Crime Unit are working to determine the circumstances and motives behind the altercation.