SASKATOON — Two separate stabbings early Friday in Saskatoon have sent two men to hospital.
At around 1:30 a.m. on July 25, police were called to the 200 block of 21st Street East for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from what was believed to be a life-threatening stab wound; he was transported to hospital by paramedics for treatment of his injury.
Police say investigation determined that the stabbing had occurred on a path near a wooden gazebo along Spadina Crescent East and that the suspect was believed to be unknown to the victim.
Officers checked the area; however, the suspect was not located. Police are continuing to investigate.
The second stabbing was discovered when, at around 4 a.m. on July 25, police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Avenue J South for a report of an unknown problem.
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from two stab wounds inside. He was transported to hospital by paramedics for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries. Further investigation found that the victim had been sitting on a bench in the 1100 block of 20th Street West when he was approached from behind and stabbed. It is unknown if the suspect(s) knew the victim.
Anyone with information believed to be relevant to these investigations is asked to contact police directly at 306-975-8300 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
