New Westminster police are searching for three suspects after a Richmond youth was stabbed Wednesday afternoon.
At 2:10 p.m. on Jan. 22, officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of Salter Street. When police arrived they found a young man suffering from a “significant stab wound,” according to a media release.
The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition. Police expect him to survive, the release added.
New Westminster’s major crime unit has now taken over the investigation and is searching for three suspects they believe are involved in the incident.
The first suspect was seen carrying a knife and wearing a grey hoodie. He is described as Caucasian, 19 to 20 years old with a medium build.
The second suspect is also Caucasian, 19 years old with a small build. He was seen wearing a black, long sleeve shirt and blue jeans.
The third suspect is Caucasian, 20 years old, weighs 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
According to police, the incident was targeted but it is unclear whether there is any gang connection.
Anyone with information on the attack is asked to contact Det. Const. Dave Dorazio at 604-525-5411.
