Teen charged in university district stabbing
Posted Apr 8, 2026 07:19:46 AM.
Last Updated Apr 8, 2026 10:13:21 AM.
A 15-year-old boy is now facing a list of charges, arrested in connection with a stabbing in Waterloo’s university district that sent one victim to hospital.
It was just after 7 p.m. on March 27 when regional police responded to an assault call in the Phillip Street and University Avenue West area of Waterloo, just a short distance away from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old male suffering from stab wounds, transporting him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police had previously indicated that they believed the stabbing to be a targeted incident.
Providing an update on Wednesday, police said a 15-year-old had since been arrested and charged with several offences including:
- Assault cause bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purose
- Carry a concealed weapon
That youth was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding the stabbing incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.
Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers, either online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
