Six-Year-Old Boy Stabbed Multiple Times in Downtown Halifax Now in Stable Condition

A six-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times on a downtown Halifax street is now in stable condition, Halifax Regional Police confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon on Barrington Street near Scotia Square Mall, has shocked the community due to its random and unprovoked nature, according to police spokesperson Marla MacInnis.

The boy, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, was found with life-threatening injuries and rushed to the IWK Health Centre for treatment.

Authorities arrested 19-year-old Elliott Chorny at the scene and charged her with attempted murder. Chorny appeared in court on Monday to face the charges.

Following the attack, Andrea Hancock, Chorny’s mother, took to social media to describe her daughter as a “severely unwell person.” Hancock revealed that she and Chorny’s father had been seeking help for their daughter for years, reaching out to authorities and medical professionals for assistance.

According to Hancock, Chorny was homeless at the time of the incident, as safety concerns prevented her from living at home.

Investigators have stated that there is no known connection between the victim and the accused, suggesting that the attack was a random act of violence.

As the community continues to grapple with the shocking event, thoughts and prayers are with the young boy as he recovers from this traumatic experience.