New video shows 74-year-old attacked outside Baltimore 7-Eleven by group wielding sword, assault rifle

Baltimore Police are searching for a group of suspects seen on video attacking a 74-year-old man outside a 7-Eleven.

Investigators described the suspects as six young males and said one displayed an assault-style rifle and a sword during the attack.

The violence began at 3:24 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, in front of the store on Liberty Heights Avenue, across from Mondawmin Mall. 

Employees told WJZ Investigates the victim is a regular customer. They also said the store used to stay open 24 hours, but no longer does because of violent incidents, particularly involving juveniles. 

Surveillance video shows the man standing outside the entrance when two suspects run up to him displaying what appears to be a gun. 

Four others eventually join the group, and they can be seen shoving the man and throwing things at him before they knock him to the ground. They continue to attack, hitting the man in the head with the gun and kicking him while he's down -- but he keeps getting back up. 

The stunning violence unfolded over about 10 minutes. Eventually, the attackers gave up, and the elderly man drove off in his Honda Odyssey. Police said he was treated for minor bruising. 

"He's tough for real. He's a G, basically. He could've run," said Tat Burch, a regular customer who lives in the area.

Employees said the store was closed at the time of the attack, but the victim may have believed it was open. They also said they think this was a robbery attempt.

"Who would do that? A person with no empathy, no heart," said Nicole Johnson, a store customer who works with city youth. "My grandfather passed away, but I have a grandmother, and I cannot imagine what she would have gone through, honestly."

A new perspective 

WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren obtained multiple security camera videos that had not previously been released to the public.

They show a closer view of the attack, including the victim being struck with the rifle and several crates. 

One suspect repeatedly points a gun at the man's face.

He continually gets up and at times even confronts one of the armed attackers. 

This attack came as the city has touted a sharp decrease in homicides of 31 percent year-over year. 

Baltimore has recorded 53 homicides so far in 2026 compared to 77 at this time last year.

Non-fatal shootings remain roughly the same at 174, one above the number at this time last year. 

Call with tips

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Citywide Robbery detectives at 410-366-6311 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.