Baltimore police have arrested two suspects following a violent robbery of a 66-year-old man near Patterson Park, with newly released surveillance footage capturing the disturbing incident. An 18-year-old suspect faces attempted first-degree murder charges, while a 15-year-old has been released to a guardian.

The attack occurred Thursday around 10 p.m. in the 200 block of South Madeira Street, when the victim was returning home. According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), multiple assailants approached the man, with one displaying a firearm while others attacked him from behind.

Surveillance footage shows the victim being knocked to the ground, where one suspect repeatedly struck him before another suspect jumped and forcefully stomped on his head. The attackers then proceeded to search through the victim’s pockets before fleeing the scene.

The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, described the sudden nature of the attack to local media: “I actually didn’t hear anything. They were very, very quiet. Almost like they snuck up on me.” He recalled seeing the suspects wearing ski masks and attempting to flee before being confronted at gunpoint.

Police arrested 18-year-old Montaz Bailey and a 15-year-old male, recovering both a handgun and the victim’s stolen property. Records show Bailey had a prior arrest in July for car theft and an outstanding bench warrant for failing to appear in court. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of multiple lacerations.

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates authorized attempted first-degree murder charges against Bailey after reviewing the evidence. Police have not confirmed whether Bailey was the individual shown stomping on the victim in the video.

The incident has prompted strong responses from city officials. BPD Commissioner Richard Worley called the attack “truly horrific” and emphasized the need for better addressing youth crime and accountability. Mayor Brandon Scott expressed frustration with repeat juvenile offenders, noting that the “larger system continues to fail these young people.”

Randallstown NAACP Branch President Ryan Coleman called for stricter measures, advocating for the detention of young offenders accused of violent crimes pending adjudication. “Everyone has their constitutional rights: older people should be able to walk the streets… They should not be victimized by juveniles who continue to do this kind of behavior,” Coleman stated.

The victim received medical treatment for his injuries at a local hospital. The case has highlighted ongoing concerns about youth violence and repeat offenders in Baltimore, with city leaders calling for systematic changes to address these issues more effectively.