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Incident at 4500 Dunlavy

June 7, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a juvenile male at 4500 Dunlavy about 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday (June 6).

The victim is identified as Gabriel Granillo, 14, who suffered a stab wound to the chest.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. D. Newcomb and Officer A. Mares reported:

Three males, who are known members of an area gang, were at a park at 4500 Dunlavy when anywhere from 20 to 30 males and females, affiliated with another gang, surrounded them. The large group had weapons consisting of baseball bats, golf clubs, tire irons and other weapons. During the course of the fight, the victim was stabbed in the chest by one of the females. The victim collapsed and died shortly thereafter. The large group of suspects fled the scene in numerous vehicles.

Investigators are looking for the suspect, described only as a white female, 16 to 17 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds, with shoulder length blond hair.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

MES/JFC 6-7-06
Inc. #088094506

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