A 19-year-old woman is facing attempted murder and weapons charges after a child was stabbed and left with life-threatening injuries in downtown Halifax Sunday afternoon.
Elliott Chorny, 19, is scheduled to appear in court Monday morning, according to Halifax Regional Police.
The victim, who is a six-year-old child, remains at the IWK hospital. A police spokesperson did not have an update on the child’s condition.
Officers responded to the 1900-block of Barrington Street just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said the child was found suffering from “multiple” stab wounds and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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Police said the suspected assailant, a 19-year-old woman, was found at the scene and initially arrested on charges of aggravated assault. As of Monday, the expected charges are attempted murder and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace.
“The victim and the suspect are not believed to be known to each other,” a police statement said.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston expressed “outrage and sadness” after learning about the stabbing.
“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,” Houston wrote on social media.
Claudia Chender, the leader of the NDP and the Official Opposition, said she is sending love and prayers to the child and hoping for a full recovery from “this senseless act.”
“As we await details, and justice, my heart is with this child’s family, friends and community,” Chender posted on social media.
Police say they’ll be holding a media availability about the case later on Monday.
Anyone with information on this incident or has video from the area at the time is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.
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