A 25 year old man is facing a number of charges following a stabbing that occurred in the 3300 block of 8th Street East.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., February 28, 2020, Police were called to the location where a 44 year old man was reported to be injured. Upon arrival officers located the man who reported being on the sidewalk and having a verbal exchange with two unknown men before one of the men stabbed him with a knife. A Canine officer arriving in the area spotted a suspicious male on foot on Oliver Crescent and took him into custody. He was found to be in possession of a knife.
The victim was transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services where he is receiving treatment for a serious but non life-threatening injury. The second male suspect involved is being sought by Police.
The 25 year old is facing charges including; Aggravated Assault, Carry Concealed Weapon, Obstruction and Breach of Undertaking.
Court info# 991122847
Further investigation has resulted in the man also being charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours on February 28, 2020 at a convenience store at 2nd Avenue and 25th Street in which a man pointed a firearm at a staff member. The weapon was later found to be an imitation firearm.
The 25 year old man is now facing charges including; Escape Lawful Custody and Armed Robbery in connection with that incident. A man who was initially taken into custody was found not to have been involved. A third incident, a stabbing that occurred minutes before the armed robbery, remains under investigation.
February 28, 2020 11:29 AM
A 45 year old man was treated in hospital overnight following an assault and stabbing near 24th Street East and 3rd Avenue North.
At approximately 1:50 a.m., February 28, 2020, the man was walking in the area when he was approached by three people. The suspects threatened him with a handgun, a machete and a small knife, before slashing and beating him. The victim was transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services where he was treated for non life-threatening injuries.
Moments after the assault officers located individuals inside a nearby convenience store matching the preliminary descriptions. Two were able to flee on foot, while another was taken into custody. A track by members of the Canine Unit did not result in arrests, however an imitation firearm was located.
One suspect is described as 5'8" in height, approximately 30 years old, with thin black hair. He was wearing a black bandanna at the time of the incident.
The other is described as approximately 40 years old, with a muscular build, bald with facial stubble. He was wearing a bright green sweater and blue jeans.
Members of the General Investigation Section are continuing their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.