18-year-old man charged in Friday stabbing outside Henry Wise Wood High School

A teen was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition on Friday afternoon after being stabbed near Henry Wise Wood High School in Calgary.

An 18-year-old man was charged in connection with a stabbing Friday outside Henry Wise Wood High School.

Friday around 2 p.m., a 16-year-old male was stabbed while on a parked bus outside the high school on 75 Ave. S.W.

He was transported to hospital in serious condition but has been upgraded to stable.

A 15-year-old student described the afternoon incident to CTV News as ‘something crazy’.

““He was on the ground, there was a bunch of police officers, his hands were covered in blood, there was blood on grass,” he said.

“They got a police helicopter (and) that was pretty unnerving, too. ”(There were) a bunch of police cars there it was really something crazy to see,” he added. “It was definitely something I wouldn’t want to see again.”

Brayden Calliou, 18 was charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Calliou has been remanded into custody. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 23.

Investigators believe the stabbing was a targeted attack as a result of a dispute between the two teenagers.

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) says help will be offered to those who need it.

“We know that a number of students witnessed this event. This may affect individuals in different ways, and it is important to seek support when needed,” the CBE said in a statement.

“Students are encouraged to speak with their family members about their feelings. Resources will also be available at the school on Monday.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

With files from CTV’s Mark Villani