12-year-old charged in connection to McDonald’s stabbing in Edmonton

McDonald's in Castle Downs where an 11-year-old was stabbed on Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo Credit: Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

By Cole Fortner

Posted November 13, 2024 5:05 pm.

Last Updated November 14, 2024 9:21 am.

Edmonton police says a 12-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault after an 11-year-old was stabbed at a McDonald’s late last week.

EPS says around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, officers responded to a stabbing at a McDonald’s restaurant near 153 Avenue and Castle Downs Road.

McDonald’s in Castle Downs where an 11-year-old was stabbed on Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo Credit: Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

Initial reports indicated that an altercation took place between five boys aged 9 to 12. During the altercation, one boy was stabbed, and the others all fled the scene.

The 11-year-old was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition.

McDonald’s in Castle Downs where an 11-year-old was stabbed on Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo Credit: Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

Police say they’ve since been able to identify all the boys involved and a 12-year-old has since been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.

Police note that the victim was not known by the other boys at the time, and no other charges are expected at this time.

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