A 14-year-old boy faces a charge of assault with a weapon after a stabbing in Copperfield earlier this week. The incident happened Wednesday, shortly after noon, in the 0-100 block of Copperfield Point S.E. According to police, two teenagers were involved in a physical altercation, resulting in one of them being stabbed. Police say the victim, 13, suffered minor injuries. The identity of the suspect is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He’s next scheduled to appear in court Dec. 23. Acting Insp. Graeme Smiley says violence involving youths is “deeply concerning” and can result in “serious consequences for everyone involved.” He says police encourage adults to “talk with the young people in their lives about resolving conflicts safely.” Investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
