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Calgary woman charged in connection with LRT stabbing

Calgary police investigate a violent altercation at the Lions Park CTrain Station on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Calgary police investigate a violent altercation at the Lions Park CTrain Station on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Calgary police say a 31-year-old woman is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing that took place following a fight on an LRT platform.

Police were called to the Lions Park LRT at 8 p.m. on March 28 for reports of a stabbing.

When they arrived, they found two women suffering from stab wounds.

The victims, including one in life-threatening condition, were taken to hospital.

A subsequent investigation determined that a fight had taken place between several women, who were known to one another.

Brittany Jewel Mahingen, 31, is charged with aggravated assault and three counts of failure to comply with a court order in connection with the incident.

She is expected in court on March 31.

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