Police say a woman is dead and two others, including a toddler, are in hospital following a stabbing at a Newton-area townhouse Tuesday (Oct. 20) night.
According to Surrey RCMP, police were alerted to a stabbing inside a residence in the 12700-block of 66 Avenue just before 9 p.m., and arrived to find three people suffering from injuries.
含羞草研究社淎n adult female had critical injuries, an adult male had serious injuries, and a two-year-old child had serious but not life-threatening injuries,含羞草研究社 a news release states.
含羞草研究社淎ll three of the injured people were transported to the hospital; the female later died in the hospital.含羞草研究社
Police say a suspect fled the scene, but was located nearby and taken into custody. A witness told Black Press Media that police vehicles were at a house two blocks away, near 127 Street and 67A Avenue, and that it appeared there was evidence under four pylons.
Early indications are that the incident was one of family violence, the news release adds.
含羞草研究社淭he parties involved are known to one another. There is no indication of a risk to the public as a result of this incident.含羞草研究社
Police say the area will remain cordoned off for a 含羞草研究社渟ignificant含羞草研究社 amount of time, and that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called.
IHIT tweeted late Wednesday morning (Oct. 21) that a second man was arrested and remains in custody, adding that 含羞草研究社渆veryone involved are members of the same family.含羞草研究社
Sergeant Frank Jang said, 含羞草研究社淭he question on everyone含羞草研究社檚 mind is why did this happen. That is also a top-of-mind priority for us as we work this morning to piece together what was said and done in that home last night.含羞草研究社
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-4448 or ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police tape surrounds a Newton townhouse where three people were reportedly treated for stab wounds Tuesday evening, including a toddler. The latest in story at link. (Pics: Shane MacKichan)
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