Woman stabbed on METRO bus multiple times during robbery

HOUSTON - A woman is in critical condition after being stabbed during a robbery while getting off a METRO bus in Houston, according to police.

Houston Police Department Lieutenant Horelica said the suspect followed the woman as she exited the bus on Shepherd and Memorial Drive and robbed her at knifepoint before stabbing her multiple times. Officers treated the victim at the scene before she was taken by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital. 

The woman was last reported to be in critical condition.

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Police received a description of the suspect and located him minutes later. The suspect attempted to run from officers, but was arrested in the 4600 block of Center Street with the assistance of a K9 unit and a helicopter, Lt. Horelica said.

Investigators say they were able to link the suspect to an earlier robbery around 6:30 p.m. near West Main Street and Montrose Boulevard. He allegedly robbed another individual at gunpoint and stole items.

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The weapon used in the stabbing was recovered at the scene. However, the firearm used in the earlier robbery is still missing, according to police.

METRO police are assisting the Houston Police Department with the investigation.