Police investigate two stabbings in downtown Calgary; both victims hospitalized as officers explore possible connection between the incidents.
Two Stabbings Reported Within Minutes
Two men were injured in separate stabbings in downtown Calgary on Thursday evening, prompting an urgent investigation by Calgary Police to determine whether the incidents are connected.
When and Where It Happened
The first stabbing took place at approximately 8:45 p.m. near the Calgary Drop-In Centre, located in the city’s core. Police arrived on scene to find a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Shortly after, a second stabbing was reported in the 400 block of Sixth Avenue S.E., just a few hundred metres from the first location.
Victims Hospitalized
Emergency services transported both victims to hospital. While the first man’s condition was described as life-threatening, the status of the second victim remains unclear as of Thursday night.
Area Cordoned Off
Police temporarily restricted pedestrian traffic near Riverfront Avenue and Dermot Baldwin Way to allow investigators to examine both scenes. Vehicle access in the surrounding area was not affected.
Investigators Explore Link
Calgary Police are actively working to determine if the two stabbings are related. No suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made at this stage.
Public Assistance Requested
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed either incident or has surveillance footage from the area to contact Calgary Police or submit information anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
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