Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

Baltimore police charge man with murder after deadly stabbing

Baltimore man arrested in fatal Sidney Avenue stabbing that left one dead

Baltimore, MD – Detectives have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a deadly stabbing that claimed the life of a 33-year-old victim last month in South Baltimore.

Police said Donald Graham was taken into custody on September 26 and charged in the killing of Michael Schuler, who was fatally stabbed the previous afternoon in the 2200 block of Sidney Avenue.

Officers responded to the scene around 4:38 p.m. on September 25 after receiving reports of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found Schuler suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Following an investigation, homicide detectives identified Graham as the suspect and transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility. He faces charges including second-degree murder, as well as first- and second-degree assault.

Police have not released details about what led to the confrontation or whether the two men knew each other. The investigation remains active. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Key Points

  • 54-year-old Donald Graham charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Michael Schuler
  • Schuler, 33, was found stabbed on Sidney Avenue and later died at the hospital
  • Detectives continue to investigate motive behind the deadly South Baltimore attack
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