Community Safety Alert: Witnesses Needed After Targeted Stabbing in Campbell River
On the evening of March 23, 2026, officers from the Campbell River RCMP responded to a violent incident near the intersection of Cedar Street and 16th Avenue in Campbell River, British Columbia. When police arrived around 7:50 p.m., they located a 53-year-old man suffering from a serious stab wound.
BC Emergency Health Services attended the scene and transported the injured man to hospital for medical treatment. Investigators currently believe this was a targeted incident, and at this time police do not consider there to be an ongoing, general threat to the wider public in the area.
Official RCMP Details
The Campbell River RCMP have opened an investigation under file number 2026-3413 and are appealing to the public for any information that could help clarify what happened before, during, or after the altercation near Cedar Street and 16th Avenue.
- Date of incident: March 23, 2026
- Time of initial police response: Approximately 7:50 p.m.
- Location: Area of Cedar Street and 16th Avenue, Campbell River, BC
- Victim: 53-year-old man with a serious stab wound
- Medical response: Attended and transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services
- Police assessment: Believed to be a targeted attack; no current indication of risk to the broader public
- Investigative status: Ongoing stabbing investigation; witnesses and video evidence sought
Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Urgently Needed
The investigating officers are specifically asking the community to assist with any information that may support this case. If you were in the vicinity of Cedar Street and 16th Avenue around the time of the incident, or if your vehicle or property cameras may have captured anything relevant, your information could be crucial.
If you have any information, saw suspicious activity, or have video (dash cam or property surveillance) from the area and timeframe of the stabbing:
- Contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221.
- If you prefer to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The CrimeCanada.ca community is encouraged to share these contact numbers with friends, neighbours, and local businesses in Campbell River, particularly those near Cedar Street and 16th Avenue, to help ensure any available footage or observations are reported promptly.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, targeted acts of serious violence, such as stabbings in public spaces, are important for the community to understand even when police assess that there is no broad, ongoing risk. Incidents like this highlight the importance of fast reporting, cooperation with investigators, and awareness of one’s surroundings in everyday environments.
Across communities in Canada, including smaller municipalities like Cut Knife, Saskatchewan crime statistics and safety trends, violent incidents often depend on witness accounts and video evidence to be solved effectively. For residents of Campbell River and elsewhere in British Columbia, practical safety steps include staying in well-lit areas when possible, being mindful of your environment when walking in the evening, and promptly contacting police if you observe disturbances or people in distress. Reporting information early can support quicker resolutions and contribute to a safer community for everyone.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.