NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have arrested and charged two men, 19 and 23 years, in connection with a stabbing that occurred in the City of Vaughan.
On Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a hospital in the area of Yonge Street and Regetta Avenue, in Richmond Hill, for a report of an injured person with possible serious injuries. Officers arrived on scene and located a 20-year-old male victim with stab wounds.
Through the investigation, officers identified two suspects connected to the incident and they were charged. They were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court Dec 3, 2021.
Thanks to citizens who assisted police .with the investigation by calling in tips on the suspects’ location.
CHARGED:
- Yashwant Boparai, 19, of Brockville
CHARGES:
- Attempted Murder
CHARGED:
- Tej Boparai, 23, of Brockville
CHARGES:
- Attempted Murder
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7441, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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