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Fatal stabbing in Victoria

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Apr, 2024 09:50 AM
  • Fatal stabbing in Victoria

Police in Victoria are investigating after one person was stabbed to death and a second was seriously injured Sunday morning.

The department says officers were called to the 700-block of Pandora Avenue at approximately 4 a.m. and found the body of a man.

Police say a second victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers say one person was taken into custody and there is no further risk to the public.

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