CALGARY – Police said they have a suspect in custody Wednesday after a domestic assault and stabbing in the community of Saddle Ridge. The attack was brought to light by a young boy who ran from the home to get help.
EMS said they were called to a home on Saddlemead Green at around 8:30 a.m to check on a woman who was injured as a result of an alleged assault.
Police directed paramedics to a room upstairs in the home where a woman in her 30s was suffering from multiple traumatic injuries, including stab wounds.
“She has sustained traumatic injuries consistent with a knife or other weapon being used,” said EMS spokesperson Stuart Brideaux.
The woman was taken to hospital in serious, potentially life-threatening condition, but was conscious at the time of transport.
Emergency crews said the 911 call originated from a young boy who ran to a neighbour’s home to get help. The neighbour called police on a cellphone.
Police also surrounded nearby Light of Christ School, which was placed on lockdown for a short time Tuesday. Children were being allowed in to the school Tuesday morning, but not parents. All staff were required to show identification upon entry.
“This is an extremely sad and horrible situation, and our thoughts go out to the victim,” said a statement from HomeFront executive director Maggie MacKillop. “Over the last several months we have seen far too many senseless tragedies in our city as a result of domestic violence. Situations of domestic violence are very serious, and as a community we must unite and work together to support those experiencing abuse, and speak out surrounding this issue.”
Police have not confirmed whether the suspect in custody is wanted in other jurisdictions.
HomeFront is part of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective. The group suggests the following resources for those with questions or concerns related to domestic abuse:
If you are experiencing or have questions about domestic abuse, please call: 403-234-7233 (SAFE)
If you are experiencing or have questions about sexual abuse and sexual assault, please call: 403-237-5888
Distress Centre (403) 266-HELP (4357)
Family Violence Information Line 310-1818 (Toll Free)
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
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