Woman charged with attempted murder in Mississauga stabbing
Posted September 6, 2026 7:02 pm.
Last Updated September 7, 2026 5:34 pm.
A woman has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing that took place in Mississauga over the weekend.
Officers were called to the area of Main Street and Dundas Street East just after 5:30 p.m.
Police say a man was found suffering from a serious stab wound and was transported to a trauma centre by paramedics, where he remains in critical condition.
Officers arrested a man who was involved in an initial altercation with the victim, but he was released after detectives determined that he was not responsible for the stabbing.
A search ensued for a a second suspect, identified as 42-year-old Lorena Sanchez of Mississauga. She was located on Monday afternoon and taken into custody.
Sanchez was subsequently charged with a single count of attempted murder. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
