Man Slashed To Death With Swordlike Weapon
Police Search For Killer, Weapon
POSTED: Friday, April 9,
UPDATED: 4:47 pm CDT April 9,
2004
HOUSTON -- A man was stabbed to death with some type of sword Friday, police told News2Houston.Masis Avanesian, 35, had an argument with another man when the man pulled out a swordlike weapon and slashed him numerous times, investigators said.It happened around 1 a.m. in the 4800 block of Fannin at the entrance to a vacant building.Avanesian was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he later died.The other man escaped the scene. The weapon was not found.A motive is not known.Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS or the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600.
Copyright 2004 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Copyright 2004 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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