Overview

• The accused is in custody awaiting a bail hearing and cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• The victim was taken to Chinook Regional Hospital by ambulance and then airlifted to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital, where he is in stable condition.
• Police searching the northside residence recovered a knife believed to have been used in the attack.
• Officers determined there was no ongoing risk to neighbours or the public after initial checks.
• Child and family services were contacted and family members were connected with victim services for support.