A man in his 20s is dead after being stabbed outside Columbia Terrace Apartments in El Paso's Lower Valley on Sunday night, and police say no suspects have been taken into custody. Officers were called to the 7900 block of Knights Drive after reports of a stabbing, where they found the victim wounded outside the complex before he was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
El Paso Police Department officers responded to the stabbing report in the 7900 block of Knights Drive, according to KTSM 9 News. Detective Judy Oviedo told the outlet that officers found a male in his 20s who had been stabbed outside Columbia Terrace Apartments. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Columbia Terrace itself is an apartment complex, according to nonprofit filings for the property.
Investigation Underway, Part of Complex Closed
The station's report notes that no suspects had been taken into custody as of the initial report, and the El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating the scene. A part of the apartment complex has been closed off during the investigation, per the same account.
The Mission Valley Regional Command is headquartered at 9011 Escobar Drive, according to the department's list of regional commands.
Other Fatal Stabbings in El Paso
A separate fatal stabbing in South El Paso left a 46-year-old man dead. A fatal stabbing was also reported in Northeast El Paso.
Citywide, El Paso recorded 11 homicides between January 1 and June 30, 2026, according to midyear violent crime data published by the Major Cities Chiefs Association. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting statistics for 2023 show El Paso maintained a homicide rate of approximately 5.02 per 100,000 residents, lower than national averages for major U.S. cities, according to data released by the office of Rep. Henry Cuellar.
What Happens If Suspects Are Identified
If suspects are eventually identified and charged, Texas law classifies murder as a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code Section 19.02, carrying a punishment range of 5 to 99 years or life in prison along with fines of up to $10,000, according to the Texas State Legislature. No suspects had been taken into custody as of the initial report.
Anyone with information about the stabbing can share it with investigators. KTSM 9 News says it plans to update its article as more information becomes available.
