Crime & Justice
6-year-old stabbed to death in Baltimore
Alan Geslicki, 32, was arrested Wednesday in the Tuesday attack that killed Seron O’Neal.
A Baltimore man who allegedly fatally stabbed his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son has been arrested and charged, authorities said.
6-year-old stabbed in East Baltimore
Alan Geslicki, 32, was arrested Wednesday in the Tuesday attack that killed Seron O’Neal.
Alan Geslicki (Photo Source: Baltimore Police Department)
Geslicki was arrested shortly after the stabbing following a traffic stop and foot pursuit, officials said.
Geslicki allegedly stabbed the child at the boy’s home in the southwest neighborhood of Morrell Park on Tuesday.
Police said the 6-year-old was stabbed multiple times in the back. He was sent to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officials are describing the brutal attack as a “domestic-related stabbing.”
Geslicki has been charged with first-degree murder.
Statement on 6-year-old being stabbed in Baltimore
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott took to social media Tuesday evening to express outrage at the “absolutely horrific, unthinkable act.”
“I’m devastated by this, and my heart is with the loved ones of this poor child tonight,” Scott wrote on X.
“The person who did this deserves every bit of accountability they will face.”
Investigation
There is an ongoing investigation into the stabbing, according to authorities.
Anyone with information should contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.
Anonymous tipsters can call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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