Red Deer RCMP respond to downtown stabbing Friday night

Apr 18, 2026 | 7:59 PM

Two youths, one male and one female, are facing charges following a stabbing in the downtown core Friday evening.

Red Deer RCMP officers responded at about 9:05 on April 17 to an area near 49 Avenue (Gaetz northbound) and 51 Street, confirms Cpl. Gina Slaney, Alberta RCMP. Upon arrival, it was determined there had been an altercation between a group of youth.

One female youth was struck in the head with an object, and a second female was stabbed. Both victims, who are 14- and 15-years-old, were sent to hospital and treated for their injuries.

There was a heavy police presence, with Mounties noting there was no risk to the public.

Two youths, both aged 16, were arrested and charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon; they cannot be named.

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The female was released with a court date on April 30, and the male was remanded with a court date on April 20.

Though unconnected, this incident comes less than a month after two youths threatened another youth and took their backpack near City Hall; that happened March 24.

If you have any information regarding this incident or other crime within Red Deer, contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

by Josh Hall

Red Deer RCMP respond to downtown stabbing Friday night

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