North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are seeking witnesses and video footage from a stabbing in November.
Police said the incident happened in the area of the Somenos Road roundabout near the Canco gas station on Nov. 22, when officers responded to a disturbance involving several youths.
A short time later, RCMP received a second report of an injured person in nearby soccer fields and located a 21-year-old man with stab wounds. “Officers provided medical assistance until Emergency Health Services arrived and transported him to hospital,” said Cst. Tessa McDonald, media relations officer for the North Cowichan/Duncan detachment. “His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.”
RCMP recovered evidence to support their investigation and canvassed the area for security-camera footage, but no additional leads have been identified.
“RCMP officers responded rapidly and leveraged specialised teams, including Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services, to thoroughly investigate the incident,” said McDonald. “We’re now asking community members to assist by sharing any information or video that may help investigators.”
Anyone with information who has not already spoken to police is asked to call the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment.
