At approximately 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018, Northwest Division officers responded to the report of an assault in the area of 120 Street and 130 Avenue.
It was reported to police that a male cab driver picked up two passengers, a male and a female, in the area of 161 Avenue and 124 Street at shortly after 6 p.m. The female reportedly exited the cab in the area of 172 Street and 104 Avenue, while the male continued on with his travels, asking the driver to stop at several other locations.
While operating his taxi cab in the area of 120 Street and 130 Avenue just before 8 p.m., the accused allegedly attacked the driver multiple times with an edged weapon.
Two male citizens walking in the area witnessed the attack and came to the aid of the cab driver. Together, the two citizens removed the suspect male from the taxi cab and, along with the driver, held him at the scene of the altercation until police arrived a short time later.
EMS responded, treated and transported the male cab driver to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He has since been released.
“This attack was completely random and unprovoked,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Kevin Brookes “The two citizens who assisted undoubtedly prevented further, serious injuries to the cab driver and likely saved his life.”
Officers continue to investigate.
Brady Alook, 19, has been remanded and is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, uttering threats, possession of a weapon, possession of narcotics, fare by fraud, breach of recognizance (x2) and several outstanding warrants.
The EPS would like to thank the citizens who assisted in this incident. For their own safety and the safety of those around them, the EPS recommends that anyone witnessing a crime call police immediately.
from Media Releases https://ift.tt/2r0WqKa
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