Arrest made in Harford County Walmart stabbing
On July 5, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies arrested Josiah Kamara in connection to a stabbing that occurred on July 4 at the Abingdon Walmart.
On July 4 around 4:17 pm, patrol deputies responded to an apartment on Monument Circle in Abingdon for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim, age 17, suffering from a stab wound outside the apartment building. Deputies rendered aid until medics arrived and transported the victim to Johns Hopkins Bayview for treatment of what was described as a non-life-threatening injury.
Deputies were able to identify the location of the crime scene inside the Abingdon Walmart on Constant Friendship Boulevard. Detectives from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to assist and support with the investigation.
Detectives determined that the suspect and victim, who were known to each other, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated with Kamara stabbing the 17-year-old victim with a folding knife. Kamara, 21, also with an address on Monument Circle, was located and taken into custody. After an initial interview, Kamara was transported to the Harford County Detention Center, charged and subsequently held without bail.
Kamara was charged with first and second-degree assault, and, dangerous weapon with intent to injure, according to WMAR News.
Anyone with information about this crime, or who may have digital, or video evidence related to the incident, is asked to call DFC Hayes, with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Southern Precinct, at 410-612-1717.
- Those who wish to remain anonymous may report their information through Metro Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-866-7Lockup.
- If the information you provide leads to the arrest and indictment of the individuals responsible for this crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.
- Submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com.
(Source and Josiah Kamara mugshot: Harford County Sheriff’s Office)
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