Alberta boy, 12, charged with attempted murder in stabbing of younger brother
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LETHBRIDGE – A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after his seven-year-old brother was repeatedly stabbed in their home in southern Alberta.
Lethbridge police say the father called 911 last week after coming home to find the younger boy injured.
He had been stabbed about an hour before he was discovered, Staff Sgt. Ashlin Snowdon said Friday.
The victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries before being airlifted to Edmonton, where he remains in stable condition.
Police said the older child told investigators an intruder had entered the home and attacked his brother before fleeing.
“As the investigation progressed, evidence was obtained indicating the 12-year-old boy stabbed his brother repeatedly and believed he had killed him, then lied about an intruder entering the home,” police said in a news release.
The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is also charged with aggravated assault.
Snowdon said police have had no recent history with the family, and they are receiving victim support.
“Instances like this are incredibly rare, which is a good thing,” Snowdon said.
“But when they do happen, we have a very prompt and robust response. Not only to address the community safety piece, but to also ensure that we get a full and clear picture about what happened.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, 2025.
— By Aaron Sousa in Edmonton