A 16-year-old girl was stabbed last night in central Baltimore and taken to a local hospital with what police describe as non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were called shortly after 7 p.m. yesterday to the unit block of S. Central Avenue, where they found the teen with an apparent abdominal wound. Detectives say they have identified a suspect and expect to file charges as the investigation moves forward.
What police say
According to FOX45, officers arrived on scene shortly after the initial call and discovered the wounded girl, who was then transported to a hospital for treatment. The outlet reports that detectives have already identified a suspect and that charges are anticipated while investigators continue gathering evidence. FOX45 notes the call came in shortly after 7 p.m. on March 7 and that the girl's injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.
Where it happened
The unit block of S. Central Avenue falls within the Baltimore Police Department's Central District. The department lists Central District detectives at 410-396-2411 on its news pages, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Residents can find district advisories and contact information on the department website, and police say they plan to share more details with the public as the case develops.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous tip online, the organization notes on its Metro Crime Stoppers site. The program takes calls and secure online submissions and allows people to remain anonymous. Investigators say tips from the public have helped generate leads in previous cases and could be useful here as well.
Local context
The stabbing comes on the heels of other recent violent incidents involving juveniles across Baltimore, including a March 6 shooting in the Medfield neighborhood that local outlets have covered. Reporting from gunfire erupts in Medfield home connected that shooting to heightened police calls for community tips, highlighting an ongoing push for neighborhood information in active cases. Authorities say they will update the public when investigators release additional details.
