Police seek stabbing suspect

UPDATE:

This morning, Austin Ryall turned himself in at Windsor Police headquarters.

He has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and failure to comply with a release order (x 2).

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE  

Case #: 25-19938 

Police seek stabbing suspect

The Windsor Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for a 25-year-old man following a stabbing downtown.  

Shortly before 1 a.m. on March 1, 2025, police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 500 block of Ouellette Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located a 22-year-old male suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.  

Investigators determined that a verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect began inside a nightclub. The dispute escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene.  

Investigators have since identified the suspect as Austin Ryall and issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.  

Ryall is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” tall, with a large build, brown hair, blue eyes, and a light complexion.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.  

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.