UPDATE: A suspect has been charged following the tragic death of a homeless man who was violently attacked outside a store in Houston. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on October 17, 2023, in the 10800 block of South Post Oak.
Authorities report that the 56-year-old victim was approached by an assailant who knocked him to the ground. Witnesses stated the attacker arrived in a silver sedan, suggesting a premeditated assault. The man was found unresponsive at the scene and was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Houston Police have identified the suspect as 33-year-old Mannly Dolphus, who has been charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Additional charges are expected, pending the results of an autopsy to determine the victim’s cause of death.
Officials emphasize that this was a targeted attack and there is currently no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and the Houston Police Department urges anyone with information to contact their Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
This shocking incident underscores the vulnerability of the homeless community in urban areas and raises urgent questions about public safety and support services. Authorities are committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding this brutal act.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
