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id: 4c5208b847
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:49 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 15:49 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Cyclist stabbed to death in Baltimore identified as music faculty member at Towson University

A cyclist stabbed to death Tuesday in Baltimore's Leakin Park has been identified as John Dierker, an adjunct faculty member in the music department at Towson University.

Section: [Public Safety](/baltimore/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WJZ CBS News Baltimore](https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/leakin-park-baltimore-cyclist-stabbed-to-death/), 2026-11-12 16:49 EST: Cyclist stabbed to death in Baltimore identified as music faculty member at Towson University
- [Baltimore Fishbowl](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/police-identify-cyclist-killed-near-leakin-park-as-towson-university-music-teacher/), 2026-11-12 17:30 EST: Police identify cyclist killed near Leakin Park as Towson University music professor; GoFundMe launched to support family
- [FOX45 News (WBFF)](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/man-shot-towson-university-faces-drug-handgun-charges-baltimore-county-police), 2026-11-13 15:49 EST: Man shot near Towson University now faces drug and handgun charges, police say

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