Baltimore County, MD – An arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred in Pikesville last fall, according to Baltimore County Police, bringing new movement to a case that began with a welfare check call.
According to Baltimore County Police, homicide detectives have charged 47-year-old Michael West with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 65-year-old Emmanuel Grant Jr. The homicide occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Pikesville area of Baltimore County.
Police say officers responded at approximately 1:15 p.m. to the 1800 block of Snow Meadow Lane, located in the 21209 ZIP code, after receiving a request to check on a subject. Once inside the residence, officers located Grant suffering from what authorities described as apparent trauma to the upper body.
Grant was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators have not publicly released details regarding the circumstances leading up to the alleged homicide or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Authorities also have not disclosed a possible motive at this time.
West was taken into custody and has been formally charged following the investigation. Police confirmed he is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center as the case proceeds through the court system.
The investigation remains active, and detectives say additional information may be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Baltimore County Police or Metro Crime Stoppers.
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