On July 29, 2023, at 11:06pm 6 District (Port Colborne / Wainfleet) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a Port Colborne residence for a report of a stabbing.

NRPS Officers and Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics arrived on scene on Kinnear Street near Davis Street. They found a 60-year-old man suffering from serious stab injuries. The victim was transported by paramedics to a local hospital for further care. The initial investigation determined that a verbal argument had escalated to violence.

Detectives from the 3 District detective office were assigned to the investigation. They were assisted by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit. Detectives continue to investigate this matter to develop suspect information. It is believed the suspect and victim were known to each other.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009077.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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