Postal Worker Assaulted in Southwest Baltimore, Suspect in Custody

Baltimore police are investigating an assault involving a U.S. Postal Service employee in Southwest Baltimore.

According to authorities, a 38-year-old postal worker was attacked by a 46-year-old man during a dispute that escalated after the suspect questioned the worker’s employment status. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and cut the postal worker on the finger.

The victim also sustained an abrasion after falling while trying to flee the scene.

Police confirmed that the suspect is now in custody as the investigation continues.