Aberdeen, MD — A 19-year-old man was stabbed during a fight in Aberdeen and a 44-year-old man was shot minutes later in Joppa in two unrelated incidents Tuesday evening, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed detectives are actively investigating both cases, which occurred just minutes apart on April 14, and say there is no indication the incidents are connected.
Stabbing reported during altercation in Aberdeen
The first incident unfolded around 6:13 p.m. in the 200 block of Mayberry Drive in Aberdeen, where deputies responded to reports of a fight involving knives.
When deputies arrived, they found a 19-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his leg. Emergency Medical Services transported him to a local hospital, where detectives later interviewed him.
Investigators believe the stabbing occurred during a physical altercation involving individuals known to the victim. Authorities said the man is expected to survive his injuries.
Shooting victim arrives at hospital shortly after
Just minutes later, around 6:15 p.m., deputies were called to a local hospital after a gunshot victim arrived seeking treatment.
The victim, identified as a 44-year-old man, told detectives he had been in the 1000 block of Plaza Circle in Joppa when he was shot by an unknown male following a brief interaction.
The man was struck in his lower body and has since been released from the hospital, according to the sheriff’s office.
Key Points
• Two separate violent incidents occurred minutes apart in Aberdeen and Joppa
• A 19-year-old stabbing victim is expected to survive
• A 44-year-old shooting victim was treated and released from the hospital
Investigations remain active and ongoing
Detectives from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with investigators from the Forensic Services Unit, are leading both cases.
Authorities emphasized that, based on current information, the stabbing and shooting are considered isolated events and are not believed to be related.
No suspects have been publicly identified in either incident, and no arrests have been announced.
Officials are asking anyone with information related to either case to contact Sergeant DeMarino at 443-903-8535.
As both investigations continue, authorities have not released additional details about potential suspects or circumstances beyond the initial accounts provided by the victims.