Police said that after the attack, the suspect proceeded to assault two officers while in custody
A holding cell in the Wood Buffalo RCMP Timberlea detachment in Fort McMurray, Alta. Sept. 8, 2026. Photo by Itoro Umanah /Postmedia NetworkA resident of Janvier has been charged after a violent stabbing left one person in a critical condition.
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning inside a home on the Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, 37 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.
Police said the victim was found suffering from life-threatening injuries because of the attack. Responders provided first aid until the victim was taken to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, where they remain in critical condition.
The suspect was found and arrested on scene and immediately taken into custody.
Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox.
We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again
The Wood Buffalo RCMP said while in custody, the suspect assaulted two police officers.
The incident is still under investigation by the Wood Buffalo RCMP General Investigative Section.
One man, Harry Black, 32, of Janvier, is now facing multiple assault-related charges including aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assaulting a Peace Officer.
Black has since been held in custody and is set to appear in court on Monday.
Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add FortMcMurrayToday.com.
You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assault in southwest Calgary sends one to hospital with life-threatening injuries | -2 | 6 | 07-07-2026 |
| 2 | Man critically injured, police officer wounded in gunfire near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur | 0 | 7.79 | 22-09-2026 |
| 3 | Suspect assaulted 2 people before getting shot and killed by Portland officers, police say | 0 | 10.39 | 16-10-2026 |
| 4 | В Кузбассе арестовали мужчину, который напал на отделение полиции и ранил двух сотрудников | 0 | 0 | 09-07-2023 |
| 5 | В Москве ранее судимый за нападение на полицейского избил двух человек | 0 | 0 | 09-06-2021 |
| 6 | Жителя Ямала арестовали после нападения на полицейских в больнице | 0 | 0 | 29-09-2020 |
| 7 | В Москве мигрант напал с ножом на двоих полицейских | 0 | 0 | 16-02-2022 |
| 8 | В Архангельской области арестовали подозреваемого в нападении на полицейских | 0 | 0 | 12-08-2025 |
| 9 | В Татарстане полицейские при задержании застрелили мужчину, напавшего на них с ножом | 0 | 0 | 30-10-2020 |