Highway 6: Woman stabbed in chest, head inside gas station; suspect at large

Woman stabbed to death at SW Houston gas station

Police say a man stabbed a woman multiple times at a Super Stop off Highway 6 Thursday night before taking off on a bike.

HOUSTON - Harris County deputies are searching for a man suspected of stabbing a woman multiple times inside a gas station in the southwest Houston area.

Woman stabbed to death

What we know:

A woman was sitting at a gaming machine inside the Super Stop gas station at 7821 South Highway 6 and briefly spoke with a man who was also inside, HCSO Sergeant R. Johnson said. 

The man suddenly stabbed the woman multiple times in the chest and head before leaving on a bicycle.

Authorities say the woman, now identified as 43-year-old Anna Sanchez, was taken to Memorial Hermann in Downtown Houston on Life Flight where she was later pronounced dead.

Highway 6 stabbing (Courtesy of OnScene TV Houston)

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Homicide is investigating the stabbing. The suspect is still at large, Sgt. Johnson reports.

According to a news release from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a medium build who may be between 25-35 years old.

What we don't know:

At this time, it is unknown what led to the stabbing or if the suspect knew the victim.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about this case can call one of the following agencies:

• HCSO Homicide Division: 713-274-9100
• Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)