Police said that after the attack, the suspect proceeded to assault two officers while in custody
A resident of Janvier, Alta. has been charged after a violent stabbing left one person in a critical condition.
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The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning inside a home on the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, 37 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.
Police said the victim was found suffering from life-threatening injuries because of the attack. Responders provided first aid until the victim was taken to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre—where they remain in critical condition.
The suspect was found and arrested on scene and immediately taken into custody.
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The Wood Buffalo RCMP said while in custody, the suspect assaulted two police officers.
The incident is still under investigation by the Wood Buffalo RCMP General Investigative Section.
One man, Harry Black, 32, of Janvier, is now facing multiple assault-related charges including aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assaulting a Peace Officer.
Black has since been held in custody and is set to appear in court on Oct. 26, 2026.
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