Lt. Horelica with HPD mentioned the suspect and the sufferer had been each using the METRO bus.
HOUSTON — A girl was stabbed throughout a theft whereas she was exiting a METRO bus Sunday evening, in accordance with the Houston Police Division.
It occurred round 8:40 p.m. on the intersection of Shepherd Drive and Memorial Drive close to Buffalo Bayou.
Lt. Horelica with HPD mentioned officers obtained a name a few girl being stabbed. After they bought to the scene, they realized it was additionally was a theft.
He mentioned the suspect and the sufferer had been each using the METRO bus. The suspect adopted the girl off the bus and robbed her at knifepoint and stabbed her a number of instances, in accordance with Horelica.
She was handled on the scene and transported to the hospital to endure surgical procedure. She is at present listed in important situation.
Officers obtained an outline of the suspect and with the assistance of a K9 unit and a helicopter had been capable of arrest him on Heart Avenue close to Washington Avenue. Police mentioned he nonetheless had the knife on him.
Lt. Horelica mentioned the suspect was linked to an earlier theft that occurred round 6:30 p.m. close to West Essential Avenue and Montrose Boulevard. He allegedly robbed one other particular person at gunpoint and stole a number of gadgets.
The gun from the earlier theft has not but been discovered.
HPD’s theft division and METRO police are investigating.
Lt. Horelica mentioned it is doable the suspect may face prices of aggravated theft and aggravated assault.
