Waterloo Regional Police Charge Male with Attempted Murder

Media Release

Waterloo Region, Ontario –  Waterloo Regional Police have charged a 33-year-old male with Attempted Murder in connection to an incident that occurred December 17, 2018.

Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Ainslie Street North and Simcoe Street at 4:30 a.m. after receiving reports of an altercation involving two males.

As a result of the altercation, one male received a stab wound and was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released.

This is believed to be a targeted incident and there is no concern for public safety.

Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 2263 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Media Inquiries

Cherri Greeno

Media Relations Coordinator

Executive Branch

Waterloo Regional Police Service

519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8773

cherri.greeno@wrps.on.ca

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