Man fatally stabbed trying to stop friend from driving home drunk from baby shower, police say

A man was fatally stabbed by his friend Sunday when he tried to stop him from driving home drunk, police said.

Guy Larue, 25, tried to stop a friend who had been drinking heavily at a baby shower from driving home around 5:30 a.m. and they got into a fight, KSAT reported.

The man, who has not been identified, stabbed Larue in the neck with a knife, KSAT reported. Larue ran a short distance before collapsing, WOAI reported. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

The suspect has been arrested, however, charges have not yet been released.

A GoFundMe account was setup to help pay for funeral costs.

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