Random stabbing murder of mother and child in Edmonton. Could have been even worse.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9682559/p...monton-friday/
A man suspected of randomly stabbing a woman and her child to death outside a southeast Edmonton school has mental health issues and was charged multiple times over the last decade with assaulting minors, said Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee.
McFee confirmed the suspect was known to police. He did not say if the suspect has been charged and did not name him on Monday, but noted the man was charged in 2009 with assault with a weapon and robbery.
McFee also said the suspect was involved in a random assault on a 12-year-old last year. McFee said the suspect has been in and out of jail on various charges.
The most recent incident with the police happened last month when the man was accused of assaulting someone with a scooter. Following that incident, he was brought before a judge and released with conditions. The charges were later dismissed.
“This is becoming far too common. There were multiple intervention points, multiple opportunities to hold the suspect accountable and provide him (with) the professional support required to manage his behaviour.
Police allege the suspect had earlier attempted to enter the school but was prevented from doing so.
“We give full credit to the school administration for following protocols,” said McFee.
EPS also stated they will be investigating the suspect for other unsolved crimes in Mill Woods.