Suspect arrested after male stabbed with screwdriver in Niagara Falls
Published August 15, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Police have made an arrest following a stabbing in Niagara Falls on Friday, August 13.
Officers attended the area of Fourth Avenue and Hamilton Street for an ambulance call.
“Investigation revealed that a 30 year old male and a 21 year old male had been arguing over the ownership of a bicycle when the 30 year old male stabbed the 21 year old male with a screwdriver,” said police.”
Police say the victim fled and got help from witnesses in the area.
He was treated by paramedics on scene and then air-lifted to an out of region hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is now in stable condition.
Police have arrested 30 year old Karl Schmidt, who is charged with Aggravated Assault and Fail to comply.
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Schmidt was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Saturday, August 14.
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