A Friday night along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor turned violent when a 38-year-old man was stabbed and assaulted by a group of juveniles, according to police. The attack happened around 11:20 p.m. on May 8 in the 300 block of Light Street, and medics took the victim to a nearby hospital. Detectives are still working to piece together what happened.
What police say happened
Officers responding to reports of a cutting found the man suffering from apparent stab wounds to his body and a head injury, according to FOX45. A preliminary investigation indicates he was approached by a group of unidentified juveniles who then assaulted and stabbed him. Detectives remain on the case and have not announced any arrests.
Teen link-ups already on police radar
The stabbing comes after a spring marked by large groups of teenagers converging downtown for social-media “link-ups,” which led to multiple arrests and a sizable police response, CBS Baltimore reported. In response, the Baltimore Police Department said it is deploying youth engagement teams and has warned that parents or guardians can be held accountable when minors break curfew or commit crimes, according to a Baltimore Police Department press release.
Inner Harbor safety concerns piling up
The Light Street corridor has already seen several high-profile disturbances in recent months, from dirt-bike mobs that rattled waterfront visitors to shots-fired calls that sent crowds running, as reported by The Baltimore Banner. City officials say additional outreach and patrols are aimed at preventing situations from spiraling when large groups descend on the harbor.
How the public can help
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the May 8 attack or who has video from the area to contact Baltimore detectives. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Investigators have not released any suspect descriptions and are urging anyone with footage or information, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward.
