Three injured after machete incident. Three youth in custody: C26-277188

Released: November 3, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

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On October 31, 2026, shortly after midnight, Central District General Patrol officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault that occurred on the grounds of The Forks.

Upon arrival, officers located two injured 17-year-old females and an injured 25-year-old male. All three victims received emergency medical care and were transported to hospital and upgraded to stable condition.

A short time later, investigators located three suspects in the rear of a taxicab near Portage Avenue and Fort Street, and all three were arrested without incident.

Investigators determined the victims and suspects were involved in a physical altercation on the grounds of The Forks. The confrontation escalated, resulting in the victims being assaulted with a machete.

The Major Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation.

A 14-year-old female youth and 15-year-old female youth are facing the following charges:

  • Aggravated Assault x 3
  • Possession of a Weapon

A 14-year-old female youth is facing charges of Aggravated Assault x 3.

All were released on Undertakings.

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