Texas woman charged with murder after fatal Southeast Houston apartment stabbing
HOUSTON - A 23-year-old Houston woman has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at a Southeast Houston apartment complex, according to court records filed in Harris County.
Houston police respond to fatal apartment altercation
What we know:
23-year-old Ariyanna Cooper was charged with murder following the June 5 death of Travis Jerome Powell, according to a criminal complaint filed in Harris County's 177th District Court.
Prosecutors allege Cooper is responsible for Powell's death. The charge stems from a stabbing reported on Friday night at the Wesley Square Apartments on Calhoun Road.
Calhoun Road stabbing: Man dead after alleged altercation with woman
One man is dead after being stabbed at a southeast Houston apartment complex, according to police.
What they're saying:
Houston police previously said officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found a 23-year-old man suffering from a wound to his left side following an altercation inside an apartment unit.
Investigators said neighbors carried the victim outside and attempted to render aid before Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
At the time, police said they were searching for a female suspect. A relative of the victim told authorities the woman involved in the argument was upset that the victim had been "outside."
Ariyanna Cooper arrested and charged with murder
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Dig deeper:
According to the criminal complaint, Cooper was arrested on June 5 and formally charged the following day. The filing alleges she either intentionally caused Powell's death by stabbing him with a knife or intended to cause serious bodily injury and committed a dangerous act to human life that resulted in his death.
Court records show Cooper appeared at a probable cause hearing on June 6, where a judge found probable cause and issued warnings.
Next court date scheduled for Houston murder suspect
What's next:
She is scheduled for a preliminary assigned court appearance on June 8 in the 177th District Court, according to court records provided by Harris County.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by public records out of Harris County.