An arrest warrant has been issued for a 22-year-old man charged in connection with a stabbing in North Preston, N.S., last week.
Nova Scotia RCMP say the stabbing in the area of North Preston and Johnson roads happened at around 3:30 a.m. on Friday.
Police believe a man forcibly entered a home, demanded money and stabbed a 54-year-old victim.
The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.
Tyqwan Jacardo Downey, 22, of Dartmouth is now facing a slew of charges in connection with the incident, including:
- Attempted murder
- Robbery
- Break and enter
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Careless use of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
Downey is described as five feet seven inches tall and 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Police say they have made several attempts to locate Downey, but are now requesting the public’s assistance.
However, police are asking the public to not approach Downey if he is located and to call police or Crime Stoppers instead.
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