Two People are Recovering from Stab Wounds in Courtice

A 20-year-old male and a 21-year-old male are recovering after being stabbed overnight in Courtice.

On Sunday, July 7, 2024 at approximately 2:45 a.m., members from East Division responded to a stabbing call in the area of Wilkins Crescent and Stonefield Street.  Officers arrived on scene and located two males suffering from multiple stab wounds.   One male was air lifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre and the second male was taken via ambulance, also to a Toronto-area trauma centre.  Both remain in stable condition.

Two males were taken into custody a short time later without incident.

Elham AHAD-RASSY, age 18 of Clarington has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of Weapon – Dangerous to Public Peace.

Mason SMITH, age 21 of Clarington has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of Weapon – Dangerous to Public Peace.

Both males have been released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance video or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kapeluk of the East Division Criminal Investigation Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1636

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.