Man accused of deadly stabbing of woman in domestic violence case, Irving police say

Nicole Lopez

July 2, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.·1 min read

A 44-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection to the stabbing death of a woman he was dating, Irving police said in a news release.

At 6:15 a.m. Monday, police responded to a call for service in the 3100 block of Walnut Hill Lane. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, identified as 42-year-old Sucel Cuba Gomez, dead with multiple stab wounds in a parking lot, according to the release.

Before officers arrived, the murder suspect, Yunier Aldazabal, fled the area in a vehicle, police say.

Officers found the suspect inside the vehicle around 9 a.m. in a parking lot in the 2800 block of West Irving Boulevard. He was taken into custody without incident.

Police learned in the investigation that Aldazabal and Gomez were in a dating relationship, the release says.

Authorities ask anyone with information regarding the homicide to contact Detective Hilton at thilton@cityofirving.org or 972-721-2754. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to ipdcrimetips@cityofirving.org or by calling 972-273-1010 referencing the case.

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