Appalling moment six-strong mob clobbers elderly man outside 7-Eleven store in crime-ridden Baltimore

By EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:13, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 22:27, 16 July 2026 Distressing footage captured the moment a six-person mob clobbered an elderly man outside a 7-Eleven in Baltimore, Maryland.  An unidentified 74-year-old man was seen walking up to the convenience store on July 7 on Liberty Heights Avenue around 3.40am when he was ambushed by the armed masked suspects in the crime-ridden city. Two of them, both dressed in all-black clothing, immediately raced up to the man as one of them pointed a gray assault-style rifle at the victim, video shared by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) showed.  As they did so, the elderly man stopped and appeared to talk to them, but that's when four more of them sprinted toward him.  One of the assailants walked over to a blue minivan that seemingly belonged to the man.  After peering inside, the young man joined the others as they started to rough up the man outside the store.  The victim was seen backing up toward the front doors as he lifted his hands in a bid to protect himself.  But with six people ganging up on him, the man quickly became overpowered by them.  An unidentified 74-year-old man was seen walking up to the convenience store on July 7 on Liberty Heights Avenue around 3.40am when he was ambushed by the masked suspects in the crime-ridden city The victim was seen backing up toward the front doors as he lifted his hands in a bid to protect himself One of the suspects pushed the man to the pavement after charging at him from behind  Some of the suspects were seen throwing unknown items at the innocent man, who used the objects to defend himself against them.  At some point, the young men and the victim stepped out into the parking lot, where they continued to physically fight each other.  Then, all of a sudden, one of the suspects charged at the helpless man from behind, causing him to dive headfirst into the pavement.  Once he was on the ground, the unhinged mob repeatedly stomped and punched the old man. The victim tried several times to get back on his feet, but the offenders kept knocking him back down, the video showed.  The violent assault went on for several minutes before the suspects fled.  It is unclear what injuries the elderly man suffered and how he is doing since the attack.  Police are now on the hunt for the suspects, who they say are wanted for attempted armed robbery.  The Daily Mail contacted the BPD for comment.   They repeatedly stomped and punched the helpless elderly victim The man attempted to use the items being thrown at him as protection from the criminals  The young men were also armed with a sword when they attacked the man, officials said.  The agency has urged the public to reach out to them if they know any information regarding the assault.    After the appalling clip was shared online, people immediately shared their worry for the male victim.  One user wrote: 'Omg. I hope that man is ok. He held his own tho for 74!'  'This is elder abuse too,' another wrote.  'This is really sad. I hope the man is ok,' someone else commented.  A user added: 'That is really hard to watch. Hope they find them all and lock them up.'  Others applauded the victim for holding his own after he was left to protect himself from six people.  Violent crime has greatly increased in Baltimore over the years, with robberies being one of the top crimes plaguing the city 'He stood on business to b[e] 74 he definitely got heart,' a user posted.  'This is truly so sad to watch, but good for him for fighting back,' said another.  Violent crime has greatly increased in Baltimore over the years, with robberies being one of the top crimes plaguing the city.  A recent report by the BPD revealed that homicide rates are trending downward, but the agency's clearance rate is at 60 percent, which is higher than the national average, WBALTV reported.