Baltimore police say a weekend stabbing on the 9700 block of Smith Avenue left one person injured and another in custody on Saturday. The wounded individual was taken to an area hospital, and officials say the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities have not released the names of the suspect or the victim.
Police Say Arrest Happened at the Scene
According to Fox Baltimore, officers responded Saturday to the 9700 block of Smith Avenue and took one person into custody at the scene. The station reported that the injured individual was transported to an area hospital while detectives continued to gather details about what led to the stabbing.
Violence Persists Amid Homicide Decline
Baltimore has seen a multiyear decline in homicides, even as isolated violent incidents continue to trouble neighborhoods. The Baltimore Sun reported that homicides fell to 133 in 2025, the fewest in about 50 years, a decline city leaders have highlighted even as detectives respond to individual events.
How To Report Tips
Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Baltimore police, and tips can also be submitted anonymously to Metro Crime Stoppers. The Baltimore Police Department lists the Homicide detectives' tip line at 410-396-2100, and Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP for sharing information in ongoing investigations.
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