60-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Assaulted In Maryland During Robbery: Police

A 60-year-old man has died after being assaulted by a man he tried to give a tissue on a Baltimore street, authorities say.

Baltimore police were alerted that an assault victim died at an area hospital.
Photo Credit: *Baltimore City PD*

Annie DeVoe

08/23/2022 4:09 p.m.

Officers arrived to the 600 block of South Kenwood Avenue around 5:40 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 where they found the victim being treated by medics, according to a spokesperson from the Baltimore Police Department.

The victim was approached by the suspect, who asked for a tissue, investigators said.

As the 60-year-old victim searched for a tissue to hand to the suspect, the suspect shoved the victim into a vehicle, then pushed him to the ground.

The suspect then stole the victim's wallet before fleeing the scene.

Police were informed on Sunday, Aug. 21 that the victim's condition had turned very serious, and the victim succumbed to his injuries on Monday, Aug. 22.

An autopsy of the victim ruled his death a homicide.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers 1-866-7Lockup.

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