A 19-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a six-year-old boy in downtown Halifax on Sunday afternoon.
Halifax Regional Police responded at about 1:20 p.m. to a bus stop on Barrington Street by Scotia Square and found a child with multiple stab wounds.
Paramedics transported the boy to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Police said the youngster’s injuries were life-threatening.
The suspect was arrested at the scene.
Elliott Chorny of no fixed address was expected to be arraigned in Halifax provincial court Monday on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon, knives, for a dangerous purpose.
“The victim and the suspect are not believed to be known to each other,” a police news release said.
The boy remained in hospital Monday, police said.
Police are asking that anyone who has video from the area around the time of the incident contact them at 902-490-5020.
Premier Tim Houston posted his reaction to the stabbing on social media Sunday night.
“I struggle to fully express my outrage and sadness at learning about this attack on an innocent child in Halifax this afternoon,” Houston said on X.
“My thoughts are with the victim and their family. The person who did this is clearly a threat to the public and should be kept locked behind bars.”