A 21-year-old Calgary man has been charged with aggravated assault after another man was stabbed outside a residence in Falconridge early Monday morning.
Calgary police say officers responded to the 200 block of Falwood Way N.E. at approximately 3:25 a.m. on October 19. They found a man with injuries consistent with stab wounds.
The victim was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police confirmed Wednesday, October 21, that his condition had improved to stable.
Police say the men knew each other
Investigators believe the two men knew each other and became involved in a verbal confrontation outside the residence. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation during which one man was stabbed.
The suspect left the scene in a vehicle before police arrived, according to CPS. Officers located and arrested him a short time later.
Saladine Ahimed Alye, 21, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say he remains in custody. The charge has not been proven in court.
Investigation ongoing
Police believe the stabbing was targeted. Investigators have not released additional information about what led to the confrontation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through calgarycrimestoppers.org.