On Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6:55pm, officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Ayers Street in reference to a stabbing.

Officers arrived and located a 28-year-old male with a stab wound and began providing medical aid. Medics transported the male to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Officer investigation determined that the offender and victim were involved in verbal argument when the offender pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. The offender fled the scene.

This is not a random act of violence as the offender and victim are known to each other.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=