Man pushing baby stroller stabbed several times in Oshawa, suspect in custody
Posted August 22, 2023 4:19 pm.
Last Updated August 22, 2023 6:15 pm.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after another man was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight while pushing a baby stroller in Oshawa.
Police in Durham were called to the Dalhousie Crescent and Niagara Drive area on Tuesday morning for reports of a stabbing.
Officers located a male victim with stab wounds. He’s in critical but stable condition in hospital.
A 20-year-old man is in custody. He’s been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
Police told reporters at the scene that it was a random attack and that there was no relationship between the suspect and the victim.
“It was a lot of video surveillance and witnesses that came forward that led us to a quick apprehension of this suspect,” he said during a news conference,” said Duty Insp. Chris Ludlow.
“And if it is a random attack, then we’re glad that we got this matter dealt with before the rest of the community’s put in any danger.”
There were unconfirmed reports that the man was pushing a baby stroller when he was attacked. A witness that spoke with CityNews described the victim as an elderly man, noting he was stabbed several times.
“We have officers with our victim right now, and we’re hoping the best for that person,” Duty Insp. Ludlow said. “We’ll be following up when we get a chance to speak with the victim.”
The investigation is ongoing.
One adult male is in custody. Police do not believe there to be any outstanding suspects or threat to public safety at this time.
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— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) August 22, 2023
