MSP investigating fatal stabbing in Salisbury

SALISBURY, Md. – A woman is behind bars following a stabbing that claimed the life of one earlier this month.

According to police, the incident took place just after 6:30 a.m. on January 2nd, in the 800 block of South Division Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found the victim, identified as 34-year-old Daniel Mapes, suffering from an apparent stab wound. Mapes was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where he died on January 6th from his injuries.

Police were able to identify and arrest the suspect in this case, 20-year-old Trenee Gattis, at the scene. She was initially charged with first and second degree attempted murder, first and second degree assault, concealment of a dangerous weapon, and reckless endangerment. Since the victim’s death, homicide charges are pending consultation with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office.

She is being held without bond at the Wicomico County Detention Center.