EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally stated one of the males involved was a teenager based on information provided to Global News by AHS. RCMP later stressed both men were adults, aged 28 and 33.
The man sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a fight in St. Albert last month was targeted, RCMP said on Friday.
At around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, St. Albert RCMP and EMS were called to a report of men in distress on Everitt Drive. Crews arrived to find the pair had been in a fight.
One was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second man was in serious but stable condition, Alberta Health Services said at the time.
On Nov. 20, police issued a release saying they believed the fight started in a home on Edinburgh Court, then it moved out onto Everitt Drive.
No further update on what happened was provided on Friday, but police said they had completed an “extensive investigation” into the incident.
Daniel Truong, 28, of St. Albert is facing five charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 11.
Police said the accused and the victim — a 33-year-old man — knew each other and that this was not a random act.
Officers believe there is no risk to the public.