A 55-year-old man who is accused of a Baltimore murder was arrested Saturday in North Carolina, according to city police.

Officers said Charles Anthony Boatwright, 55, was involved in the killing of 56-year-old Randolph Smith on July 13.

The alleged murder happened in the 3900 block of Frederick Avenue. Officers said Smith was found injured around 1:30 a.m. and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Violent crime down in Baltimore

According to data from the Baltimore Police Department , Smith's death was one of 16 homicides reported in the city in July.

In August, the city recorded six homicides, and in September, 11 homicides were recorded, data shows.

While cases fluctuate slightly month to month, Baltimore continues to see dramatic progress in lowering violent crime.

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