A routine Tuesday morning grocery run in Waverly turned chaotic when a 53-year-old man was seriously cut inside the Giant Foods at 601 E. 33rd Street, and Baltimore police say a family member was arrested at the scene. Both the victim and the suspect were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Officers arrived around 9:10 a.m. after reports of a cutting and found the man suffering from wounds caused by a sharp object. Investigators say the suspect, described as a family member, was taken into custody inside the store. Police told CBS Baltimore that the victim's injuries are serious, but he is expected to survive, and that charges are pending.
What led up to the attack
According to Baltimore police, early investigative findings indicate the two relatives were in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. The confrontation unfolded inside the Waverly Giant, a location where the grocery chain has previously age restriction for evening shoppers as part of broader efforts to address safety and theft concerns.
Charges pending
The suspect remained in police custody at the store while detectives processed the scene and continued their interviews. Authorities have not released the names of either the victim or the suspect, and no additional details have been made public. The investigation is still active, and anyone with information is urged to contact detectives, according to CBS Baltimore.
