ABINGDON, Md. — Deputies are searching for a man identified as Raja Zahid Maqsood, 32, following a domestic-related stabbing early Sunday morning in Abingdon, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 7:24 a.m. to a home in the 400 block of Deerhill Circle after reports of a stabbing involving individuals known to one another. Authorities described the incident as isolated to the residence, and emphasized there is no broader threat to the public.
Key Points
- Deputies responded to a stabbing at 7:24 a.m. Sunday on Deerhill Circle.
- The suspect, Raja Zahid Maqsood, 32, remains at large and may have access to a black Hyundai.
- Victims were hospitalized with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Deputies maintain active presence as search continues
The victims were transported for medical treatment, and officials confirmed their injuries are not considered life-threatening. Deputies have remained in the area as the investigation continues, maintaining an increased presence in the neighborhood.
Maqsood reportedly has access to a black Hyundai, but authorities noted it is unclear if he is currently using the vehicle or traveling on foot. The Sheriff’s Office urged residents to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to 911.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said, “Deputies will continue to be in the area as they work to investigate.”
Authorities ask for public’s help
Law enforcement officials emphasized that while the suspect is known to the victims and the event appears isolated, the ongoing search warrants caution from the public. Residents in and around Deerhill Circle are being asked to stay alert.
There is no immediate update on the suspect’s whereabouts. Investigators are following all available leads and reviewing surveillance footage from the area as part of the manhunt.