(St. John’s, NL), March 14, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division have made multiple arrests, and continue to investigate a violent event, which occurred 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 assembled a Major Case Management Team to investigate the event. At this stage, multiple arrests have been made, with the following charges:
15-year-old male of St. John’s, arrested March 9, 2023
- Attempted Murder
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Disguise with intent
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Breach of court order
18-year-old Tyler GREENING of Paradise, arrested March 12, 2023
- Accessory to an offence
- Attempted murder (party to the offence)
- Aggravated assault (party to the offence)
- Assault with a weapon (party to the offence)
16-year-old male of St. John’s, arrested March 13, 2023
- Attempted murder (party to the offence)
- Aggravated assault (party to the offence)
- Assault with a weapon (party to the offence)
The 16-year-old accused will appear in Provincial Court today in relation to the charges laid.
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 Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating, and continue to seek any information or video in the area. Investigators 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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File # 23-11946
Cst. James. C. Cadigan #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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