Houston crime: Airbnb stabbing unfolds during football watch party
HOUSTON - An Airbnb party took an unexpected turn in south Houston when a neighbor turned assailant stabbed a partygoer, police say.
The stabbing happened at approximately 12:47 a.m. during a party where guests watched a football game at 4400 Greeley Street. During the party, the neighbor who had been invited to attend engaged in friendly banter with the guests.
A stabbing took place at an Airbnb party. Courtesy of Onscene
Authorities say the neighbor left the party and returned unexpectedly with a knife after the game. For reasons unknown, he attacked one of the party attendees, stabbing them in the shoulder. The injured individual went to their vehicle, grabbed a firearm, and attempted to shoot the suspect as he ran away from the scene.
The suspect is described as a black man in his late twenties to early thirties, wearing all black.
Authorities do not consider him an immediate threat to the public.
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Airbnb gave this statement in regards to the crime: "We are in touch with local neighbors to provide our support, and we have deactivated listings at this home as we investigate."
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Emergency services transported the victim to a local hospital, and their current condition is unknown.