Crime & Safety
Man Dies Weeks After Dundalk Burglary: Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Baltimore County after a Dundalk man injured in a January burglary died Feb. 13, authorities said.
DUNDALK, MD — The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a homicide in Dundalk after the death of 51-year-old Christopher Stafford.
Police said Stafford was found Jan. 13 on the 2000 block of Kelmore Road just after 2:30 p.m., suffering from injuries to his upper body.
Investigators were called to the scene for reports of a burglary and found Stafford unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital on Feb. 13, one month after the incident.
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The Medical Examiner's Office ruled Stafford's death a homicide, prompting the department's investigation.
Detectives are actively seeking information from the public that may be key to the case. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department at (410) 887-4636.
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Anonymous information can also be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587. Any information submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers, either by phone or online, may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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