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City police seek suspect in knife incident that left man dead

December 8, 2016 Police News No Comments
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Baltimore City police identify Christopher Straham as public enemy number one after he allegedly killed a 73-year-old man on Friday, police said.

Straham, 19,  is believed to have brutally stabbed the victim to death with a knife during a robbery along Pulaski Highway, police said.

Police have obtained video of the altercation and have identified Straham through video and images, police said.

The warrant for Straham’s arrest includes first- and second- degree murder, first- and second- degree assault, armed robbery, robbery, theft less than $100 and possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, police said.

The victim is unidentified but is believed to have been homeless. Police are still trying to identify next of kin.

Police said they are making significant efforts to find Straham and are asking for anyone with information to call the WAFT unit at 410-637-8970 or call METRO CRIME at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

–Amanda Bates

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