Calgary police have laid charges against a teen in connection with a machete attack at the Calgary Zoo parking lot.
Around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 26, Calgary police received multiple 911 calls that reported a person swinging a machete at people and vehicles in the north parking lot at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo.
Police said that one person suffered minor injuries and several vehicles were damaged. They said these are believed to be random attacks.
When police arrived at the scene (84 St. George’s Dr. NE), they located a suspect and made an arrest. According to police, the teen was intoxicated by alcohol and drugs.
The teen, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces eight charges in relation to the incident, including two counts of assault with a weapon.
“We are grateful to the several bystanders who called 911 so this violent incident could be resolved quickly and without significant injury to members of the public,” said Staff Sgt. Colin Chisholm of the Calgary Police Service, in a prepared media release.
“It is always a concern when incidents like this occur in public spaces and threaten the safety of people who are out to enjoy the day with their families.”
The Calgary police said that this kind of incident can significantly impact members of the community. The Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) is available, free of charge to provide support to victims. They can be reached at 1-888-327-7828.
Anyone with additional information on this incident can contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234.
