(St. John’s, NL), March 9, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division are investigating after a violent assault at a St. John’s high school.
On March 9, 2023, just before noon, RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS), Forensic Identifications Services (FIS), Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Police Dog Service (PDS) responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred at Prince of Wales Collegiate high school on Paton Street in St. John’s. A 16-year-old male had sustained serious injuries and required medical attention. The injured male was transported to the Janeway Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The RNC CID have assembled a Major Case Management Team to investigate the event, and request any witnesses, or anyone with video footage, contact the RNC. Investigators are seeking any information and video footage in the noted areas:
- Paton Street
- Elizabeth Avenue, from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road
- Anderson Avenue
- Stabb Court
- Keegan Court
- Cowperthwaite Court
- Mitchell Court
A Major Case Management Team dedicates resources from multiple sections of the RNC CID, promoting efficient and systematic investigation of significant criminal events.
Anyone who is experiencing stress or mental health crisis as a result of this event, please reach out to the provincial mental health crisis line for support through 8-1-1.
The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere
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Cst. James. C. Cadigan #775
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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