Baltimore woman charged with murder after fatally stabbing man on York Road

(5200 block York Road, Baltimore)

A Baltimore woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of a 49-year-old man on York Road, Baltimore police said.

Chanel Ervin, 35, of Baltimore, was taken into custody on September 10, one day after police responded to a reported cutting in the 5200 block of York Road.

Officers from the Baltimore Police Department’s Northern District arrived at approximately 7:22 p.m. on September 9 and found a 49-year-old man suffering from an apparent stab wound.

The victim, identified as 49-year-old Royal Foster, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medics.

Homicide detectives took over the investigation and subsequently identified Ervin as a suspect in Foster’s killing.

Police arrested Ervin on September 10 and transported her to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where she was later charged with first-degree murder.  The investigation remains ongoing.

Baltimore police are asking anyone who may have information about the homicide to contact Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100.

People who wish to remain anonymous can provide information through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit an anonymous tip through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.

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(Source and Chanel Ervin booking photo: Baltimore Police Department)

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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