SASKATOON — Officers on patrol arrested a 24-year-old man, who is now facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing three people over the weekend.
Saskatoon Police Service, on Saturday, received a report of a stabbing incident at a nightclub in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue Â鶹´«Ã½AV.
Responding police officers, upon arrival, saw three persons who appeared to be suffering from stab wounds. Two were transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was identified and located in a short distance away.
As officers approached the suspect, he was observed to discard what they later learned was a loaded firearm.
Upon his arrest, he was found in possession of cocaine, two cell phones, a large sum of cash, and a knife.
The man is charged with Aggravated Assault (x2), Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition.