Bashaw RCMP charge male for attempted murder
One man is in custody following a car-jacking and stabbing incident in Lacombe County over the weekend.
On Nov. 20, at 1:08 p.m., Bashaw RCMP responded to a 911 call of a stabbing in the area of Highway 50 in Lacombe County, west of Mirror.
RCMP say their preliminary investigation has determined the victim was driving his vehicle when he stopped and offered a ride to a pedestrian. While in the vehicle, the male suspect allegedly stabbed the victim, forced him out of the vehicle and fled the scene in the victim’s truck.
The victim walked to a nearby residence where they sought help and police were contacted.