On August 21, 2020 at approximately 2:20 AM, members of the Medicine Hat Police (MHPS) were called to a residence located in the 1400 block of 5 Avenue NE following a report of a male victim who had been stabbed by a knife. There had been a small gathering of people within the residence when the altercation occurred. The victim was transported to the hospital and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

At this time there is no general public safety risk as this appears to have been an isolated incident. The Medicine Hat Police Service Major Crime Section will be continuing the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 -222-8477 (TIPS). Tips may also be submitted (anonymously if preferred) thru the MHPS Mobile App, which is free and available to download for both Apple and Android devices by searching ‘Medicine Hat Police Service’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Chad Holt
Major Crime Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421