A 74-year-old man was ambushed and brutally assaulted by a group of six masked individuals outside a 7-Eleven in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 7. The incident occurred around 3:40 a.m. on Liberty Heights Avenue.
Surveillance footage released by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) shows the man approaching the convenience store when two suspects, dressed in black and one armed with a rifle, confront him. As the victim appears to engage with the initial assailants, four more individuals approach, joining the assault.
The suspects, who were also armed with a sword, surrounded the man. At one point, one of the assailants charged at the victim from behind, knocking him to the pavement. While on the ground, the man was repeatedly stomped and punched by the group. He attempted to rise multiple times but was pushed back down. The attack continued for several minutes before the suspects fled the scene.
It is currently unclear what injuries the elderly victim sustained or his current condition. Police are seeking the suspects, who are wanted for attempted armed robbery. The BPD has requested the public's assistance in identifying those involved.
Baltimore has experienced a significant increase in violent crime in recent years, with robberies being a prevalent issue. While recent reports indicate a downward trend in homicides, the BPD's clearance rate for such crimes remains above the national average.
The incident has drawn widespread concern online, with many expressing hope for the victim's recovery and condemning the violence.
