Kevin Jhoan Botina, 22, of Calgary, is charged with aggravated assault in connection to a stabbing on a crowded CTrain last month.
Calgary Police say that at about 7:15 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, they were called for reports of a man suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds while on a CTrain in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue S.W.
CPS Investigators believe Botina, who was unknown to the victim, approached a man while aggressively gesturing and threatening the him and then stabbing him. The victim had serious injuries and was taken to hospital in stable condition.
After a month-long investigation, with help from Calgary Transit peace officers, and CCTV images, Botina was arrested Jan. 24.
He appears in court Jan. 31.
“We would like to thank our Calgary Transit partners for their assistance throughout a challenging and dynamic situation,” says Staff Sergeant Kurt Jacobs of the District 1 General Investigations Unit. “We are committed to addressing safety concerns by working with our partners at Calgary Transit and Calgary Community Standards to ensure public spaces remain safe and accessible.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
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