Woman stabbed to death at gaming machine in southwest Harris County, deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman died after she was stabbed inside a southwest Harris County gas station on Thursday night, according to deputies.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the stabbing happened at the Super Stop and Phillips 66 gas station on Highway 6 South near Beechnut at about 10:45 p.m.

Sgt. Johnson said the woman, later identified as 43-year-old Anna Sanchez, was sitting at a gaming machine before briefly speaking with the suspect.

He said during that interaction, the man stabbed her multiple times in the chest and head.

Johnson said the woman was flown to a hospital, where she later died.

Investigators are searching for the suspect, described as a Hispanic man with a medium build, who is about 25 to 35 years old.

Deputies said he took off from the scene on a bicycle.

If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100, Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS(8477), or submit an online tip.

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