A man accused of murdering a 24-year-old in Northwest Baltimore was arrested while allegedly trying to shoplift from a business, police said.
BALTIMORE, Md. — A suspected killer’s time on the run came to an unexpected end early Tuesday when Baltimore police arrested him while he was allegedly attempting to shoplift inside a business on Liberty Heights Avenue.
Police said 45-year-old Lamont Bates was taken into custody at about 1:40 a.m. inside a business in the 4600 block of Liberty Heights Avenue.
Investigators said Bates was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Xavier Williams, who was killed on June 20 in the 5400 block of Park Heights Avenue.
Authorities did not release additional details about the circumstances of Williams’ killing.
Following his arrest, Bates was transported to Central Booking and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and multiple handgun-related offenses.
The charges are allegations, and Bates is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Police have not said whether the alleged shoplifting incident is expected to result in additional charges.
Key Points
- Lamont Bates, 45, was arrested while allegedly attempting to shoplift at a business on Liberty Heights Avenue.
- Police said Bates is charged in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Xavier Williams.
- Bates faces first- and second-degree murder charges along with handgun violations.