UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male in connection to a stabbing incident in Kitchener.

On May 31, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., emergency services responded to a report of a disturbance at a business in the area of Bingemans Centre Drive and Victoria Street North. A 20-year-old male was involved in a physical altercation during which he was stabbed. The victim was transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault

The accused was held for a bail hearing. 

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a stabbing in Kitchener.

On May 31, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., emergency services responded to a report of a disturbance at a business in the area of Bingemans Centre Drive and Victoria Street North.

Through the initial investigation, police determined that a 20-year-old male was involved in a physical altercation during which he was stabbed. The victim was transported to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect remains outstanding and is believed to be known to the victim.

The investigation is ongoing by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.