A 20-year-old Calgary man has been arrested and charged in relation to an early Thursday morning incident on the Stampede Grounds that sent one person to hospital in critical condition.
Shortly after midnight Thursday morning, officers responded to the midway of the Calgary Stampede following reports of a fight. Two people suffering from stab wounds were located at the scene of the fight. One of the injured was in critical condition and transported by ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre. The second victim suffered less severe injuries and was taken to the Rockyview General Hospital.
Officers identified and pursued the potential stabbing suspect on foot. The chase led officers away from the Stampede Grounds to a locatio near Centre Street and 13 Avenue South where the suspect was apprehended. Police determined the suspect was also suffering from stab wounds and the man was transported to hospital.
Police believe the suspect stabbed the critically injured victim and have laid charges in connection to the attack.
Rinato Toy, a 20-year-old man from Calgary, faces charges of:
- Aggravated assault
- Obstruction of justice
- Breaching a court order (two counts)
Toy was arrested at the Foothils Hospital and transported into police custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
The investigation into Thursday morning’s fight at Stampede Park continues.
"It was not a random attack," said CPS Staff Sergeant Robin VanGastel. "We're still trying to determine who else may, or may not be, involved in this."
Police ask anyone with photos or videos of, or information about, the stabbings to call the Calgary Police Service, 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers.
