On June 15, 2017, at approximately 12:40 am, St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP received a report that someone had been stabbed in the backyard of a residence in Niverville, Manitoba. When officers arrived on scene, a 52-year-old male was bleeding from an upper body stab wound.
Early investigation has revealed that the victim heard noises in his garage and went to check on the disturbance. When he entered the garage, he encountered a male and a struggle ensued. The male stabbed the victim once and fled the scene.
RCMP East District Police Dog Services and Headingley RCMP attended the scene to assist in locating the suspect. The suspect was located quickly and taken into custody without incident.
A 20-year-old Niverville man is charged with Break and Enter to Commit Indictable Offence of Assault with a Weapon; Break and Enter to Commit Indictable Offence of Assault Causing Bodily Harm; and Breach of Undertaking.
The victim remains in Winnipeg hospital in stable condition.
The suspect and the victim were known to each other.
The investigation continues.
