Houston Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person of Interest in Fatal Teen Stabbing

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Franklin Torres-Concho. The incident occurred on September 30, 2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m. along the 4512 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road.

Officers responded to reports of a person down in a vacant lot and found Torres-Concho suffering from multiple stab wounds. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The person of interest, described as a male with short hair and possibly a mustache, was seen with the victim prior to his death. Surveillance photos of the individual have been released by HPD. He is not currently charged but is wanted for questioning.

Torres-Concho was known to frequent the Katy Freeway area near Shepherd Drive, Yale Street, W. 11th Street, and Washington Avenue.

Anyone with information on the identity of the person of interest or the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.