HOUSTON – A man is dead and two Houston police officers are recovering after a pair of connected incidents unfolded just after midnight Saturday in northeast Houston.
According to HPD, officers were first called to the 7300 block of Bigwood Drive around 12 a.m. for reports of a disturbance and a possible stabbing. When patrol units arrived, they found a man in his late 30s with multiple stab wounds to the chest.
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Investigators say the stabbing followed an argument between two family members. The two reportedly separated briefly before re-engaging in a second confrontation — during which the victim was stabbed. The suspect, described as a man in his mid-50s, remained on scene and was taken into custody. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division is now leading that investigation.
Officers injured en route to stabbing scene
While officers were responding to the Bigwood stabbing, two HPD officers were involved in a major crash on Homestead near the 6700 block, just a few blocks from the original call.
Police say the officers were traveling northbound with emergency lights activated when another vehicle struck their patrol SUV. Investigators believe the suspect’s vehicle may have exited a nearby parking lot or side street. After the impact, the patrol unit caught fire.
A nearby wrecker driver witnessed the crash and rushed to help, pulling both officers from the burning vehicle. The officers, who each have about one year of experience with the department, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and are expected to recover.
According to HPD Lt. Ali, the officers were heading to assist on the Bigwood call, where it was initially believed the suspect may still have been on scene.
The Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the crash. Although the driver who struck the patrol unit fled the scene, investigators say they have identifying information and are working to locate the individual.
