Delta Police are seeking witnesses and information to help aid their investigation into a Thursday night stabbing on the grounds of a North Delta elementary school.
In a news release, police say officers were dispatched at 9:40 p.m. on April 12 to a report of a stabbing that occurred on the grounds of McCloskey Elementary School.
“Upon arrival, officers provided first aid to a 15-year-old victim with stab wounds,” said Acting Insp. James Sandberg. “The youth was transferred to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The injuries have been classified as non-life threatening.
“The investigation has determined the victim was targeted. There is no known connection to any other high-profile assaults in the Lower Mainland involving youth.”
Sandberg said that while the incident occurred on school grounds, there is no connection to the school.
Police officers will be in the area today (Thursday) to continue the investigation and look to collect video.
Police are asking anyone who was driving in the area of 116th St and 80th Ave on April 12th, between 9:20 and 9:50 p.m., and have dash camera video, investigators would like to hear from you. Residents who live near McCloskey Elementary School and have video available at your home, or if you witnessed any suspicious activity during that same time, are asked to contact police at 604-946-4411 and quote file number 2023-8339.
