Update on Incident at 1500 North Loop

May 3, 2007 - Houston police have learned the identity of a man found fatally stabbed at 1500 North Loop about 2 p.m. on Tuesday (May 1).

The victim, Bruce Niles Hoggatt, 43, suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant E. Gonzalez and Officer R.W. Chappell reported:

Mr. Hoggatt was found dead inside a room at the Western Inn. The room appeared to have been ransacked and robbery appears to be a possible motive.

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

Update GO/JFC 5-3-07
GO/NJM 5-2-07
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.