BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore police have arrested 23-year-old Abubakarr Barrie in connection with the stabbing of a 15-year-old girl who told officers she had escaped from a basement in northwest Baltimore, authorities said.
The stabbing occurred on Oct. 22 in the 3800 block of Belle Avenue. Police said the teenager reported that she had escaped from a basement in the area before being stabbed by an unknown male.
Investigators arrested Barrie on Oct. 24 in the 3700 block of Garrison Boulevard, according to police. He was subsequently transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility.
Barrie faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and multiple counts of assault, authorities said.
Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Baltimore Stabbing
The investigation began after officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Belle Avenue. According to police, the teenage girl told officers that she had escaped from a basement before the attack.
Authorities have not provided further details in the information available about how the girl ended up in the basement or the circumstances leading to the stabbing.
Detectives subsequently identified and arrested Barrie in connection with the case. The arrest came two days after the reported stabbing.
The case remains a serious criminal investigation involving allegations of attempted murder and assault against a minor. The charges against Barrie are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Authorities have not provided additional information about the circumstances of the alleged attack in the details available for this report.
