On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 9:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to a stabbing in the 6400 block of S. Collins Street.
When officers arrived, they located a man and woman with apparent stab wounds. Both injured persons were transported to a local hospital. The man, a 44-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The woman is still receiving treatment for serious injuries sustained in the encounter.
A witness driving in the area called police after seeing the woman running from the scene while seriously injured. Investigators believe that an unknown suspect described as a black male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans attacked the man and woman with a knife after demanding personal property from both of them. Detectives believe that the motive was robbery.
The suspect fled on foot towards the Dollar General located at 1200 Southeast Parkway.
Investigators continue to canvass the area looking for clues and possible surveillance footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Detective Simmons at 817.459.5735. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817.469.TIPS.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased once next of kin have been notified.
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