On September 13, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Central District Patrol members responded to a fight call that turned out to be a stabbing at a vendor in the 600 block of Balmoral Street.
Officers located a male in his twenties who was stabbed and bleeding profusely. They administered emergency medical care, including a chest seal patch, and he was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded.
The victim was outside the vendor when a group of people attacked him. They pointed a gun at his head while he was punched, kicked and subsequently stabbed.
Police located four suspects nearby, placed them in custody and recovered a pellet gun. The investigation was subsequently turned over to the Major Crimes Unit.
The incident appeared to be motivated by gang rivalry. Three people were charged with assault and weapons-related offences, while a fourth individual was released with no charges.
A 29-year-old female, Galena Dianna Eva FLETT, was charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon
A 34-year-old female, Jennifer FLETT, was charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
A 16-year-old male was charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Possession of a Weapon x 2
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
The adults and the youth were detained in the adult and youth detention centres, respectively.