A minimum of three folks had been reportedly stabbed by the identical individual in downtown Calgary on Monday, in response to police.
In a information launch issued shortly after 2:30 p.m., police mentioned a suspect had been arrested.
“Officers rapidly flooded downtown to find, find and arrest a suspect believed to be related to no less than three stabbings and a theft,” the Calgary Police Service mentioned. “Inside roughly quarter-hour, starting at roughly 12:45 p.m. … police acquired a number of studies of a person with a knife who allegedly stabbed three folks and assaulted one other whereas trying to steal a handbag.”
Police mentioned the suspect was arrested at 1:10 p.m. They mentioned the crimes reportedly occurred “throughout the areas of the 600 block of fifth Avenue SW, in addition to the 400 block of 4th Avenue SW and fifth Avenue SW.”
“The victims suffered a spread of accidents from minor to severe, however all are in a secure situation.”
A spokesperson for Calgary EMS instructed International Information that one sufferer was taken to hospital in essential situation and mentioned the person suffered “traumatic accidents”.
Anybody who could have had contact with the suspect Monday afternoon is requested to contact the police non-emergency quantity at 403-266-1234. Suggestions will also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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