A confrontation at a west Houston Exxon gas station ended in bloodshed Wednesday, sending one person to the hospital and kicking off a police search for a suspect in the busy Chimney Rock Road and Southwest Freeway corridor.
Houston police said the stabbing happened at the Exxon on the corner, and the wounded person was rushed to a nearby hospital. Officers were still working to track down a suspect in the immediate aftermath of the attack.
HPD officers told ABC13 Houston that investigators had not yet released the names of either the victim or the suspect. As of the initial reports, officers at the scene did not know the victim’s condition. Detectives were canvassing the area, looking for witnesses and any surveillance footage that might show what happened, and authorities urged anyone with information to speak up.
Police Response And How To Help
Houston police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive, and investigators remained at the scene while paramedics transported the injured person to the hospital. For tips or information, the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division can be reached at 713-308-3600, according to the Houston Police Department. Crime Stoppers also takes anonymous tips at 713-222-TIPS.
Local Context
Violence at gas stations and convenience stores has been a recurring concern in west Houston. In February 2025, the Houston Chronicle reported a fatal shooting at a gas station in the area. In cases like these, surveillance systems at nearby businesses often prove crucial, and police regularly urge residents and business owners to review any recordings they might have around the time of an attack.
This story will be updated as authorities release more details. Anyone with footage or information that could help investigators is asked to contact HPD or Crime Stoppers.
