Baltimore man arrested, charged in fatal stabbing death after dispute at apartment

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore City Police have made an arrest in a fatal stabbing that occurred in July.

Back on July 28, 2022, at approximately 6:07PM, officers responded to a cutting in the 600 block of W. Lexington Street.

Upon arrival, officers found 50-year-old Peter Riley inside an apartment suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.

Police also found the suspect, 56-year-old Jeffrey Chaney, inside the same apartment, along with the weapon. The weapon was submitted as evidence.

Riley’s remains were transported to the medical examiner’s office and the suspect was taken into custody.

Detectives believe Chaney fatally stabbed Riley during a dispute at Chaney’s home.

On July 29, 2022, detectives transported Jeffrey Chaney to Central Booking Intake Facility where he has been charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault and dangerous weapon charges.

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