On February 12, 2013 at approximately 8:34pm, Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to Bay Area Hospital for a walk-in stabbing victim.  Officers were told by medical staff that the 24-year-old man had sustained a stab wound to the chest which proved fatal.  Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives were called to assist and  are currently investigating the man’s death as a homicide.

Further investigation revealed the victim had been robbed earlier in the evening.  As he and a friend walked to a local eatery they encountered the robbery suspect at Waldron Road and Fawn Drive.  The man attempted to get his money back from the suspect and a scuffle ensued.  The victim was stabbed during the confrontation and taken by his friend to the hospital.

The suspect is described as thin White male, 35 to 45 years of age, 5’11” to 6′ feet tall and weighing 160 to 180 lbs.  He was last wearing a light-colored shirt and blue jeans.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity or have any information on this crime to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841.  If callers would like to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  A tip may also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tipsters may earn a cash reward if the suspect involved in this crime is arrested.