Man in custody after 81-year-old man stabbed in Gatineau

The conscious victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries, Gatineau police stated.

Published Apr 22, 2024  •  Last updated 10 hours ago  •  1 minute read

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A 41-year-old man is in custody after an 81-year-old man was stabbed Monday morning in Gatineau near a seniors’ apartment building, police said.

The conscious victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries, Gatineau police stated in a news release late Monday afternoon.

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Just before 10:30 a.m., police were called to the scene of the stabbing, near Jean-René-Monette and Vianney streets, where they found the victim and also a suspect nearby.

A preliminary investigation indicated there was no link between the victim and the suspect, police said.

The suspect was scheduled to make a court appearance in Gatineau on Tuesday morning.

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