Five students killed in Calgary mass stabbing at college party
- 10 years ago
Canadian police call it the worst mass murder in Calgary's history.
Five people, all in their 20's, were stabbed to death early Tuesday at this house party near the University of Calgary.
Calgary police chief Rick Hanson says the lone suspect is a student at the university and was an invited guest.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CALGARY POLICE CHIEF RICK HANSON, SAYING:
"The suspect arrived at the party, obtained a large knife and targeted the victims one by one, stabbing them several times. When our officers arrived, three young men were discovered deceased in the home. An injured female was also found inside the home and taken to a hospital in critical condition suffering from stab wounds. Another male also suffering from stab wounds was discovered on the front lawn and transported to the hospital in critical condition. They both succumbed to their injuries."
Police say the students were celebrating the end of their school year.
About 20 people were at the
Five people, all in their 20's, were stabbed to death early Tuesday at this house party near the University of Calgary.
Calgary police chief Rick Hanson says the lone suspect is a student at the university and was an invited guest.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CALGARY POLICE CHIEF RICK HANSON, SAYING:
"The suspect arrived at the party, obtained a large knife and targeted the victims one by one, stabbing them several times. When our officers arrived, three young men were discovered deceased in the home. An injured female was also found inside the home and taken to a hospital in critical condition suffering from stab wounds. Another male also suffering from stab wounds was discovered on the front lawn and transported to the hospital in critical condition. They both succumbed to their injuries."
Police say the students were celebrating the end of their school year.
About 20 people were at the