In a quiet neighborhood east of Ottawa, a violent incident shook the town of Rockland, Ontario, as a young male fell victim to a brutal assault, leaving him critically injured. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) swiftly responded to a distress call around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, leading them to a residence on Lemay Circle, where the attack took place.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered the young male with severe stab injuries. Despite the gravity of his condition, his injuries were assessed as critical but not life-threatening. The victim was promptly rushed to the nearest medical facility for urgent treatment.
Authorities, including the Russell County OPP and the criminal investigation section, have launched a thorough investigation into this alarming incident, treating it as a suspected case of homicide. Detective Inspector Brad Collins, in a statement shared on the OPP East Region’s Twitter account, confirmed the unfortunate demise of an adult male due to the attack. Another male individual sustained injuries, although they are fortunately not considered life-threatening.
Derrick Scott shared a fb post related to the stabbing in Rockland:
Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have arrested a youth following the report of a stabbing at a local business in Rockland.On September 29, 2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers located a youth with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital by the Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS).The accused’ identity cannot be released under terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).Local school were placed into a secure and hold which has since been lifted. The investigation is in its early stages and there’s no public safety concerns.Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
During the initial stages of the inquiry, local schools were placed on secure and hold as a precautionary measure. However, authorities have assured the public that there is no immediate danger to the community. The OPP is urging anyone with relevant information about this incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Individuals can contact the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-888-310-1122 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities remain dedicated to ensuring justice prevails in this distressing case.
