Three Taken to Hospital After Stabbing in Burns Lake
Burns Lake, B.C. – Three individuals have been transported to the hospital following a stabbing incident in Burns Lake, British Columbia. On Wednesday, August 10, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving weapons at a residence on Lake Street. Upon arrival, officers located three victims who had sustained stab wounds. The victims were immediately transported to the hospital, where their conditions are being assessed. The suspect, a 32-year-old male, was taken into custody at the scene. He is currently facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. According to witnesses, the incident was a result of a domestic dispute between the victims and the suspect. “This was a very serious and violent incident that has left three people in hospital,” said Cpl. Dave Heiland, Burns Lake RCMP Detachment Commander. “We are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and hold the responsible person accountable.” The scene is currently being processed by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Burns Lake RCMP Detachment at 250-692-7255 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The RCMP is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community. This incident is a reminder that domestic violence is a serious issue that can escalate quickly and have devastating consequences. Resources are available to support victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is being abused, please reach out for help. * BC211: 2-1-1 (toll-free) * VictimLink BC: 1-800-563-0808 * Transition House Association of BC: 1-877-370-7788
Three Taken to Hospital After Stabbing in Burns Lake
Burns Lake, BC
– On [Date], three individuals were transported to the hospital after a stabbing incident in Burns Lake. According to the Burns Lake RCMP, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on [Street Name] around [Time]. Upon arrival, they discovered three victims suffering from stab wounds. The victims, all adults, were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Their conditions are currently unknown. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time. The RCMP is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Burns Lake RCMP detachment at [Phone Number].
