By Associated Press - Saturday, December 17, 2016

BALTIMORE (AP) - Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 83-year-old man in his Baltimore home.

Baltimore police say 46-year-old Derrick Carter and 24-year-old Steven Stawara have been charged with murder in the killing of James Herget.

Police say Herget was stabbed several times after Carter and Stawara entered his home in an attempt to steal property. Police say after stabbing Herget, they took items from the home and fled. Police say they believe the suspects knew Herget.

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Herget’s body was found Friday by a family member.

It was not immediately clear Saturday whether Carter and Stawara have attorneys.

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