Ottawa police are investigating a serious stabbing in the city's east end that left a teenager in hospital.
According to a post from @613trending on Instagram, officers responded to the 1200 block of Donald Street, near St. Laurent Boulevard, around 7:55 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a report of an assault involving an edged weapon.
What happened
Paramedics say the victim, believed to be between 15 and 16 years old, was treated at the scene for penetrative trauma before being taken to the Ottawa Hospital's trauma centre. The teen was listed in serious but stable condition following the attack.
The Donald Street area, tucked between St. Laurent Boulevard and the Vanier boundary, is a mixed residential stretch that sees a steady flow of foot traffic in the evenings, particularly on weekends. Saturday's incident happened as the sun was setting, with police arriving within minutes of the initial 911 call.
Investigation ongoing
As of Monday, no arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing, and Ottawa police have not released a description of a suspect. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Details around what led to the confrontation have not been made public. Police have not said whether the victim and the person responsible knew each other, or whether the attack was random.
Stabbings involving minors tend to draw heightened scrutiny from both police and the community, and east end residents may see an increased police presence in the area in the coming days as investigators canvass for witnesses and security footage.
What's next
Ottawa police typically release updates on serious assault investigations as they develop, particularly when a arrest is made or additional information becomes available. ottown will continue to follow this story as police provide updates.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Ottawa Police Service non-emergency line or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Source: Instagram post by @613trending, via onscenephoto
