Stabbing at Loch Hill Quick Mart Injures Worker: Police

TOWSON, MD — A convenience store employee is said to be fighting for his life after a stabbing inside the business, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Authorities said that robbery was not believed to be the motive in this case, and they are investigating to determine whether the man was targeted.

The 39-year-old victim was working at Quick Mart in the 6500 block of Loch Hill Road when someone went behind the counter where he was working and stabbed him repeatedly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.

He escaped and ran out the front door of the store, officials said, and the suspect left the area.

The victim has been hospitalized with injuries that are life-threatening, police reported Wednesday.

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