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Houston stabbing results in man being airlifted to UHNBC

A 33-year-old man was airlifted to hospital in Prince George following an early morning stabbing in Houston.

According to police, officers responded to a call at a residence along the 3100 block of Hagman Crescent shortly before 1:30 am yesterday (Wednesday).

Emergency crews provided medical care to the victim who was taken to a Smithers hospital before ending up in PG.

The investigation identified a 36-year-old man who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and is being held in custody until his court appearance today (Thursday).

Police believe this was a targeted incident and there is no further risk to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Houston detachment at 250-845-2204.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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