63-year-old fatally stabbed in Essex

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal stabbing that occurred Monday, Oct. 16 around 10 p.m.

Officers responded to the Unit block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex in reference to a reported assault.

When officers arrived, they located 63-year-old Keith Yeager suffering from multiple stab wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

As detectives continue to investigate, they ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-307-2020.

B.J. Joseph

Benjamin Joesph has covered news in Eastern Baltimore County since 2006. He started as a reporter with the original East County Times in 2006. He started East Baltco News and later Eastcountytimes.com in 2022.