Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery In Hillcrest Park, Suspect In Custody

HILLCREST PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating a stabbing during an attempted robbery in Hillcrest Park on Sunday.

The victim, a 20-year-old man, fought back when the suspect pulled out a gun in the park shortly after 10 p.m. The suspect then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim at least once in the upper body before fleeing the area, police said.

The victim was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening wounds but is expected to survive.

Detectives investigated throughout the night and recovered a pellet gun in the area located in the 700 block of 3rd Avenue, 21227, and a suspect was taken into custody.

The suspect has not been identified yet pending forthcoming charges.

Police said they will update with more details Tuesday.

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