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Fatal stabbing attack in Victoria

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Jun, 2024 09:54 AM
  • Fatal stabbing attack in Victoria

Police in Victoria say a man has been charged with murder stemming from a fatal stabbing attack in March.

Police say the stabbing happened on March 31st in downtown Victoria, where officers found one male victim dead and another unidentified victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

The police statement did not say when the suspect in the stabbing was arrested.

The victims' identities have not been released, and police say no additional details will be provided as the case is before the courts. 

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