A man was stabbed while sitting inside a vehicle in Annapolis on Saturday night, then ran to a nearby house for help as his attacker took off on foot, according to Anne Arundel County police. The stabbing happened around 9:05 p.m. in the 900 block of Epping Forest Road, and the victim was later taken to an area trauma center in stable condition.
Southern District officers responded to the scene for a reported stabbing, according to a police press release. Officers found an adult male victim who told them he had been sitting in a vehicle with another man when that man stabbed him. After the attack, the suspect fled on foot, police said, while the victim made his way to a nearby residence to get help.
From there, the victim was transported to an area trauma center, where he remained in stable condition, per the same release. Anne Arundel County police say preliminary information indicates the victim and the suspect were known to each other, though the exact nature of that relationship has not been detailed.
Southern District Detectives Continue Search for Answers
Southern District detectives are now leading the investigation into the stabbing, as reported by FOX45 News. The station's report confirms the basic timeline released by county police, including the location on Epping Forest Road and the man's stable condition after being rushed to the trauma center.
No arrest has been announced, and police have not released a description of the suspect, who remains at large after fleeing the scene. TheBayNet also covered the incident, noting the victim's dash for help was central to how the case first came to officers' attention.
Tip Line Open as Investigation Continues
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward. Investigators have set up a dedicated line for tips: 410-222-1965. Patch likewise reported the incident, echoing details about the man being stabbed while seated inside the car before escaping to safety.
Beyond the confirmed sequence of events, key questions remain unresolved. Police have not disclosed the type of weapon used, the victim's identity or age, or a motive for the attack, and no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
