Wood Buffalo RCMP respond to stabbing – suspect charged

October 23, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On Oct. 21, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, located south of Fort McMurray. 

Upon RCMP arrival, the victim was located suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries. First aid was provided by RCMP until EMS arrived. The victim was transported by ground ambulance to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre where they remain in critical condition. 

The suspect was located on scene by RCMP and was immediately arrested and taken into custody. During further police interactions, the suspect assaulted two police officers, which led to additional charges. 

A 32-year-old resident of Janvier, is facing is charges:

• Aggravated assault;
• Two counts of assaulting a Peace Officer;
• Two counts of unlawfully resist a Peace Officer;
• Assault causing bodily harm; and
• Uttering threats.

The individual was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing and has since been remanded into custody. They are set to appear next in the Alberta court of Justice in Fort McMurray on Oct. 26, 2026. 

The Wood Buffalo RCMP General Investigative Section continues to investigate the matter.

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