Man Shot In Face After Trying To Stab Baltimore Security Guard With Syringe

BALTIMORE, MD — A man was shot in the face Friday after he attempted to stab a security guard with a syringe as the guard confronted him for shoplifting, according to Baltimore police, authorities said.

Police were called to the 600 block of Exeter Street shortly after 9 a.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the face.

An early investigation revealed the man was trying to steal from the store, according to police. When he was confronted by a security guard as he tried to leave with the merchandise, the man pulled out a syringe and attempted to stab the guard, police said.

The guard reached for his gun and fired, striking the man in the face, police said.

The man was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition, according to police. Authorities did not identify the man.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact detectives at 410-396-2433. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP.