A 24-year-old stay-at-home father died early Friday after he was stabbed inside an apartment at the Wesley Square complex on Calhoun Road in southeast Houston. Neighbors say he staggered roughly 100 yards from the unit before collapsing, and he was rushed to a hospital where he later died. Three children were inside the apartment when the argument turned violent, and family members identified the victim as a father to a toddler. Houston homicide detectives have opened an investigation into the killing.
What police say so far
Authorities say the attack happened just after 2:30 a.m. and that the victim got into an argument with a woman he knew, as reported by Click2Houston. According to that report, the man managed to make it outside but collapsed about 100 yards from the building, then was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have not recovered a weapon and have not named a suspect.
Neighbors and family
Neighbors told reporters they rushed outside after hearing a commotion and tried to help until emergency crews arrived, according to KHOU. KHOU reports that Houston police said detectives are still working to determine who stabbed the man and that the knife has not been located. Officials have not released the victim’s name, saying they are waiting until all family members have been notified.
Complex's recent violence
The Wesley Square property has seen other violent incidents in recent months. In February, the Houston Police Department issued a release after a fatal shooting at 7402 Calhoun Road. As outlined by the Houston Police Department, homicide detectives handled that earlier case and urged anyone with information to call. Residents and local reporting have repeatedly raised concerns about safety at the complex.
How to help investigators
“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,” the Houston Police Department wrote in a news release. Police say anyone who witnessed the argument, has video from the area, or has any other relevant information should contact detectives so they can piece together what led to the stabbing. Local outlets are continuing to follow the investigation and will update the public as officials release more details.
