In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Central District, officers have arrested 30-year-old James Harrison of Owings Mills.

Harrison was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of 48-year-old Roderick Fitzgerald on August 2, 2026, in the 300 block of West Saratoga Street.

On August 6, 2026, Entertainment District officers arrested James Harrison in the 300 block of North Eutaw Street. Officers transported Harrison to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and assault.

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Original Advisory

 

Central District Homicide Investigation

 

On August 2, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Central District patrol officers were called to the 300 block of West Saratoga Street for a report of an unresponsive person.

Once there, officers located an unidentified adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound to the body.

Medics responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.