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Two in custody following a downtown stabbing incident

Both 20-year-old males are to appear in Provincial Court on Friday, Sept. 29

At approximately 6:10 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2023, the Moose Jaw Police Service and EMS responded to multiple 911 calls regarding an incident at 23 High Street East.

On arrival, police and EMS located and attended to two victims who suffered multiple stab wounds.

One victim was struck near the head with a machete, and the second victim was stabbed multiple times.

Both victims were transported to hospital by EMS with critical injuries, and there has been no update regarding their condition.

Police were then able to locate the two 20-year-old males believed responsible for the attacks. Both males surrendered when confronted by numerous police officers.

Following this, both males were apprehended without incident.

Moose Jaw Police later learned that one of the males believed responsible had several outstanding warrants, including Robbery, Assault, and Failure to Appear.  

Both individuals are to appear in the Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Friday, Sept. 29. 

The investigation is ongoing, and the motive for the attacks has yet to be determined. Further updates will be provided as they become available. 

Anyone with further information regarding this or any other incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.

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