Calgary police are investigating a stabbing incident in the Beltline that left two people injured. The suspect, described as a Black man in his 20s, fled the scene before police arrived. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect.
China declared an incident in which four US college instructors were stabbed in Jilin as an isolated event. The instructors, who were in China through a partnership program, were wounded while participating in an exchange program. The motive and identity of the perpetrator(s) are still unknown. China emphasizes that the incident will not impact China-U.S. cultural exchanges. Despite the rarity of attacks against foreigners in China, the country faces frequent knife attacks due to its strict gun control laws.
Calgary police have identified the 16-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing in the southeast community of Forest Lawn on Thursday. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Police were called to the 1300 block of 41st Street SE around 7 p.m. after reports of “an altercation involving a weapon.” They found the victim suffering from stab wounds and transported him to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was pronounced dead. The altercation has officially been ruled a homicide. Friends of the victim described him as a kind and caring person who did not deserve this. The incident has left the community shaken and has a ripple effect on family and friends. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
One person sustained serious injuries following a stabbing incident at Chinook Mall in Calgary on Thursday morning. Authorities responded to the scene near one of the mall’s entrances at approximately 11:40 a.m. Emergency Medical Services transported the adult victim to the hospital in a stable but serious condition. The suspect initially fled the scene but was swiftly apprehended at the Chinook LRT station. Investigations are ongoing.
A 15-year-old boy succumbed to a stab wound after an attack in Edmonton, and an autopsy has confirmed his death as a homicide. Police apprehended a 40-year-old man, Keith James Landry, shortly after the incident, charging him with second-degree murder. The victim, Broden Radomske, was a ninth-grade student at Lorne Akins Junior High School in St. Albert. Police believe the suspect was known to the victim and have assured the community that there is no risk to public safety.
A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in France, marking the latest incident in a string of teen violence cases. The alleged attacker, also 15, and his mother have been taken into custody. The incident occurred in Chateauroux, central France, where the victim was killed in a brawl on Saturday evening. Investigations reveal that the suspect had no prior criminal record but was under judicial supervision. The victim, an apprentice chef, was accompanied by a friend at the time of the attack. Authorities have launched an investigation into voluntary manslaughter.
In response to a series of violent attacks on Los Angeles Metro, a board member has expressed fear and reluctance to use the public transportation system alone. The Board of Directors has declared a public safety emergency after a woman was fatally stabbed at the Studio City Metro stop. The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a suspect, Elliot Tramel Nowden, for the murder. Other incidents include a bus driver stabbing in Willowbrook and a stabbing in the Silver Lake neighborhood. The Board has approved safety measures, including shatterproof glass barriers around drivers, increased security cameras, and facial recognition technology. They may also consider banning problematic individuals from Metro.
Faraz Tahir, a Pakistani refugee, was on his first day shift as a security guard at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping center when Joel Cauchi launched his stabbing attack, killing five women and one man. Tahir and another security guard, Muhammad Taha, ran towards Cauchi when the killer turned his attention towards the pair. Taha was stabbed in the stomach but survived, while Tahir was fatally wounded. Tahir’s family spoke lovingly about his bravery and selflessness, saying he was motivated by his faith and upbringing as an Ahmadiyya Muslim. A funeral service will be held on Friday, and the family invites all Australians to attend. The family has also collaborated with the Red Cross to organize a blood drive in Tahir’s honor.
A teenage girl has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing incident at Amman Valley School in Wales. Two teachers and a pupil were injured in the attack, with the victims being treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
A teenage girl remains in custody suspected of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a Welsh school. The incident occurred at Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire, on Wednesday. The victims suffered stab wounds but their injuries are not life-threatening. According to reports, the teachers were trying to help a pupil who was attacked. The school was locked down for several hours, and pupils were released at around 3.20pm. The school will remain closed on Thursday for police investigations. Witnesses described a calm and mature response from staff and pupils during the lockdown.
