News release

Police seeking witness in recent stabbing

March 24, 2026 - Campbell River, British Columbia
From: Campbell River RCMP

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2026-3413

On March 23^rd, 2026, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers from the Campbell River RCMP responded to an altercation in the area of Cedar Street and 16^th Avenue. The subsequent investigation of the disturbance led to the discovery of a 53-year-old man suffering from a serious stab wound.

Police contacted BC Emergency Health Services who attended to the scene and transported the man to hospital for treatment. 

At this time, police believe the incident to be a targeted attack with no risk to the general public. 

The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing and police are seeking witnesses to the event. If you have any information related to the stabbing or may have video footage from dash cameras or surveillance cameras, police are asking that you contact them at the Campbell River RCMP detachment. 

If you have information related to this or other criminal activity in Campbell River, we ask that you contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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