Houston man charged with the stabbing of 63-year-old roommate

Houston man charged with the stabbing of 63-year-old roommate


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A man has been charged with homicide in the stabbing loss of life of his roommate in north Houston.

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Douglas Jones, 37, is accused of stabbing Lathan Tero, 63, at an apartment complex Friday afternoon at 13875 Ella Blvd.

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies discovered Tero lifeless from more than one stab wounds.

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According to authorities, Jones was once dwelling with Tero, and Jones allegedly stabbed him with a knife after the two were given right into a bodily altercation.

Jones was once arrested at 11:10 p.m. Friday. He was once already in prison for allegations of ownership of a managed substance, government stated.