Montreal police say a 53-year-old man was allegedly stabbed by a fellow hospital patient early this morning.
They say the victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive following the incident, which hospital officials say took place in the emergency room.
Police were called to the downtown Université de Montréal hospital known as the CHUM at about 1:15 a.m.
Const. Véronique Dubuc says a 35-year-old male suspect attacked the other with a sharp object and hospital staff intervened.
The victim was seriously injured in the upper body but was quickly stabilized by hospital staff.
Police are investigating and don't yet know the motive for the attack.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Oct. 29, 2024.
Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version cited police saying the suspect and victim were hospital roommates, but in fact the stabbing is alleged to have happened in the emergency room.
