The Frederick Police Department is actively investigating an incident involving a fatal stabbing that occurred on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 9:44 p.m.
Officers responded to the parking lot of a business establishment along N. McCain Drive in Frederick for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with severe traumatic injuries. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, and EMS rendered aid to the victim. Subsequently, the victim was transported by ground to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Frederick Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating the incident, and at this time, it is not believed to be a random act of violence. FPD is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses relevant video footage to contact Detective McPeak at 240-578-5684 or by email amcpeak@FrederickMDPolice.org.
FPD also encourages individuals who wish to provide information anonymously to contact the Frederick Police Department's tip line at 301-600-TIPS (8477), submit information via email to fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org, or send a text message to 240-674-TIPS (8477).The City of Frederick is a participating jurisdiction with Metro Crime Stoppers (MCS) of Maryland. Submitting a tip through MCS is anonymous, and if the information leads to an arrest or criminal charges, the tipster receives a cash reward. See http://metrocrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/ for more information.
Case #: 23-39506
Date: 5/17/23
Incident Type: Fatal Stabbing
Location: N. McCain Drive, Frederick.
Lead Investigator: Det. McPeak
Author of Release: PIO: Samantha Long
PIO Contact: Samantha Long- slong@frederickmdpolice.org or 240-586-0462