Skip to main content

81-year-old man seriously injured in Gatineau, Que. stabbing

Gatineau Police Gatineau Police
Share

A suspect is facing charges, including attempted murder, after an 81-year-old man was seriously injured in a daytime stabbing near a seniors' residence in Gatineau, Que.

Police responded to reports of a stabbing on Vianney Street, near Jean-René-Monette Street, just before 10:30 a.m. on Monday.

Police say when officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim near the building.  The man was transported to hospital in serious condition.

The suspect, a 41-year-old man, was arrested near the crime scene.

Police announced on Tuesday that the suspect is facing charges of attempted murder, serious assault and armed assault.

Police say the investigation shows there is no link between the victim and the suspect.

The investigation continues.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

New weight-loss drug Wegovy not a 'magic bullet,' doctor warns

As Wegovy becomes available to Canadians starting Monday, a medical expert is cautioning patients wanting to use the drug to lose weight that no medication is a ''magic bullet,' and the new medication is meant particularly for people who meet certain criteria related to obesity and weight.

Drew Carey is never quitting 'The Price Is Right'

Drew Carey took over as host of 'The Price Is Right' and hopes he’s there for life. 'I'm not going anywhere,' he told 'Entertainment Tonight' of the job he took over from longtime host Bob Barker in 2007.

Stay Connected