Criminal Investigation Division
Homicide - Edgewater
24-728465
On August 9, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded for a report of a stabbing at an apartment in the unit block of South River S in Edgewater. Responding officers located an adult female and an adult male at the scene with apparent stab wounds. Officers immediately provided medical aid. The female, identified as 47-year-old Nancianne S Houston of Edgewater, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Fire Department personnel. The 58-year-old male was transported to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with serious, life-threatening injuries to his upper body and an extremity.
Homicide detectives responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. Preliminary information indicates the male and female were known to each other and were involved in an altercation when the stabbings occurred.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Detectives ask that anyone with information contact them at 410-222-4731. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online at https://metrocrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/.