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id: 607e0feae2
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 21:58 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 13:12 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Morrell Park homeowner strikes intruder with hammer in break-in

A homeowner struck an intruder with a hammer during a late-night break-in Friday in Morrell Park, FOX45 News reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/baltimore/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Morrell Park](/baltimore/wiki/morrell-park.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX45 News (WBFF)](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/hammer-attack-leaves-suspected-intruder-seriously-injured-in-south-baltimore-home-burglary), 2026-11-07 21:58 EST: Baltimore homeowner fights off intruder with hammer
- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/retired-cop-anthony-mills-fights-off-home-intruder-baltimore-L7STCGJAOJBURP3W6AEDDXLOZQ/), 2026-11-08 13:12 EST: Retired Anne Arundel cop fights off home intruder with hammer as neighbors rush to help

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