Teen Fatally Stabbed During Robbery On West Alabama Street Near The Galleria

Authorities are investigating the tragic death of 17-year-old Kayla Stevenson, who was fatally stabbed on Saturday, December 9, at approximately 11:10 a.m. The incident occurred on West Alabama Street near the 5100 block.

Police responded to reports from concerned citizens who had flagged down officers about a disturbance in the street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Ms. Stevenson on a sidewalk, unresponsive and suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite medical attention, paramedics pronounced her deceased at the scene.

According to detectives, Stevenson was walking to work when she was attacked during a robbery. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect as an Asian female, aged 25 to 35, wearing black clothing and riding a blue “cruiser style” bicycle.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.