NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On March 29, 2024, at approximately 12:30pm, 3 District (Welland/Fonthill) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Gatfield Avenue and Macinnis Street, in the City of Welland for a stabbing call.
Investigation revealed a youth male had been stabbed in the chest by another youth male. The Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended the scene and tended to the victim. He was transported to an out of region hospital with serious injuries. He remains in stable condition
A 17 year old male suspect is wanted for the following charges:
• Aggravated Assault
Detectives with 3 District have taken carriage of the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009700.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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