On March 24, 2024, at approximately 12:03am, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of St. Paul Street and James Street in the City of St. Catharines regarding a disturbance.
Investigation revealed that an altercation occurred inside of an establishment at this location with an unknown amount of males assaulting a victim where it continued outside the establishment
Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended and assessed the male victim. He was transported to an out of region hospital with life threatening injuries.
The Forensic Services Unit attended and processed the scene.
Detectives with 1 District have taken carriage of the investigation and have reason to believe that this is not a random event.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1 District detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option three extension 1009381.
Anyone (residents or businesses) in the area where the assault occurred with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for the period between 12:00 AM and 12:30 AM on March 24, 2024.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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