Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing at Broadhurst Drive in the Almeda Area

Houston police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man that occurred at 6 Broadhurst Drive around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, September 25.

The suspect, 29-year-old Jose Anthony Campos, is charged with murder in the 232nd Criminal District Court. A booking photo of Campos has been released by HPD.

The victim, a 40-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is verifying the victim’s identity.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Dudley and Detective K. Heaverlo reported that patrol officers responded to a stabbing call at the residence and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Investigators determined that the incident stemmed from a physical altercation between the victim and another male.

After the stabbing, Campos fled the scene but was located nearby by officers. He was detained, questioned, and subsequently charged after consultation with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Campos was booked into the Harris County Jail.

HPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division.