WATCH: Two people are in hospital with knife injuries after a troubling incident at a business on Stony Plain Road. Fletcher Kent has the story.
EDMONTON – A 62-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including attempted murder, after a troubling incident at a business on Stony Plain Road Monday.
Shortly after noon Monday, police were called to Helm Property Management on Stony Plain Road and 155 Street after neighbouring businesses heard a commotion outside.
Police say the man entered the business earlier and got into an argument with the staff about the property he was renting.
After the man left, the supervisor sent the staff home and locked the doors, suspecting he would be back.
The suspect returned, this time with a knife, which he used to smash the front window when he realized the doors were locked, police said.
“When he found the building was locked, he began raising a ruckus, hammering and screaming, swearing and yelling,” EPS Duty Officer Brian Nowlan said. “Other businesses came out to see what the problem was.”
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Once inside, the suspect tracked down the only person inside, who police believe is the supervisor.
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He reportedly got into a fight with the victim, who is believed to be in his forties, and allegedly slashed his neck with the knife.
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The victim was able to escape when police arrived.
“He came outside holding his hands on his neck,” said witness Anna Stachal.
“It was scary, we were scared. We were asked to go a little bit further away.
“The gun was really, really scary, when I saw the gun in the policeman’s hands,” said Stachal.
Police witnessed the suspect cutting himself with the knife and then laying down on the floor in surrender.
The suspect was arrested and taken to hospital. Both the victim and suspect suffered significant injuries, but are expected to survive.
Police are currently investigating the incident and will be looking at a number of factors including the suspect’s mental health.
Allan Andkilde has since been charged with attempted murder, break and enter to commit, possession of a weapon, uttering threats, and mischief under $5,000.
*Editor’s note: This story was originally published Monday, July 14, 2014. It was updated at 2:04 MT Tuesday to include charges laid against the suspect.
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