The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a 13-year-old boy with attempted murder and aggravated assault following a stabbing in Mount Pearl on March 30, 2026. The charges follow an incident early that morning at a private home, where police say the victim and the accused were known to each other.
Police reported that officers arrived at the residence at approximately 2:15 a.m. in response to a disturbance. The victim sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, but was located and arrested by police on a nearby walking trail by 3 a.m.
The youth was initially charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm on March 31. Following a follow-up investigation by the police department’s major crime unit, those charges were upgraded to attempted murder and aggravated assault. The accused appeared in court to face these charges on April 1, 2026.
This incident comes as local residents express ongoing concerns regarding safety. In February 2026, the city introduced a community safety and well-being plan after nearly half of survey respondents identified youth violence as a top concern. The city has dedicated $200,000 in its 2026 budget to put the plan into action. These efforts arrive alongside broader data, as recent figures from the federal justice department indicate the youth violent crime severity index in Newfoundland and Labrador saw a 70% increase in 2023.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the stabbing. Anyone with information regarding the event is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.
