Kingston, Ont. police charge suspect after stabbing outside shelter

A Kingston Police vehicle in Kingston, Ont.

Police in Kingston, Ont. say a suspect has been charged after a stabbing near a local shelter last week.

The incident happened June 13 at around 10:40 p.m. outside the shelter on Adelaide Street near Cowdy Street, police said.

“Through the course of investigation, it was determined that the victim, who had arrived at the property approximately five minutes before the incident, was standing outside speaking with other individuals when the accused approached him from the rear and assaulted him with an edged weapon,” Kingston police said in a news release.

The victim was treated in hospital for serious injuries.

Police say the suspect and the victim knew each other, but the suspect had already left by the time police arrived that night.

The 45-year-old suspect was arrested on Princess Street two days later. The accused is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Cerutti at [e-mail]

You can also provide tips anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.