NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged an 18-year-old man and are seeking assistance in identifying a second suspect after a stabbing in the City of Vaughan.
On Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, police responded to a weapons call at a mall located on Promenade Circle in Vaughan. It was reported that a group had been fighting outside of an entrance on the west side, and that one person was stabbed.
When emergency services arrived, they located a 22-year-old male victim suffering from a stab wounds. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
One suspect has been identified and has been charged. Investigators are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a second suspect.
Unknown suspect described as:
- Male, black
- 20 to 30
- Approximately 5’10”, medium build
- Black hair and beard
- Wearing a black and grey jacket and black and grey pants
Charged:
- Samuel Yzraiib, 18, of no fixed address
Charges:
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of a weapon
- Breach of probation
The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.
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