Male Recovering after being Stabbed in Oshawa

A 26-year-old male recovering after being stabbed in Oshawa.

On Sunday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of Central East Division, who were on proactive patrol, located a male in the area of Bruce Street and Simcoe Street South in Oshawa suffering from stab wounds.  He was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre in serious condition.  His condition has since upgraded to stable. 

Through investigation, officers were able to determine that the victim and another male were in a minor altercation before the stabbing.  The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.   

He is described as male, Black, 20-30 years, a dark coloured hoody with a swoosh pattern on the front, dark colour track pants with a white stripe down the legs, and a medical mask.

Anyone with surveillance footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Dellipizzi of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2766.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.