Video Shows Stabbing Suspects Doing Drug Deal: Police

COLUMBIA, MD - A man stabbed last month at the Harper’s Choice Village Center has been released from the hospital, police say, and the suspects responsible are at large.

Authorities released a video Wednesday showing what appeared to be a drug deal preceding the stabbing and are asking for help identifying two men involved.

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Police initially said at the time of the Nov. 13 stabbing that a fight was reported in the common area of the village center at 7:15 p.m.

The 24-year-old victim was taken in critical condition to shock trauma, according to police.

Now, the Howard County Police Department has released what officials say is surveillance footage from a nearby business taken the night of the stabbing.

Based on the video, officials said the suspects seemed to be involved in a drug deal before the incident.

“In the video, two men conduct what appears to be a drug deal,” police said in a statement. “One man has a beard and the other is wearing a necklace. Shortly after that exchange, a third man is stabbed.”

Information about the suspects may qualify for a reward of up to $1,500. Tipsters can call 410-313-STOP or email HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.