Four arrested and two outstanding in downtown stabbing
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Windsor Police Service News Update Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
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PUBLIC NEWS UPDATE
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Case #: 23-83829
Four arrested and two outstanding in downtown stabbing
The Windsor Police Service has arrested four people and is seeking two more in connection to an aggravated assault that occurred near downtown.
On July 24, 2023, shortly after 12 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 300 block of University Ave. E. Once on scene, officers located a 42-year-old male victim suffering from stab wounds to his body. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The victim refused to cooperate with police. However, an investigation by members of our Major Crimes Unit determined that the stabbing was a result of an altercation between individuals who were known to each other.
Five suspects were quickly identified, and four have since been arrested. Stephen Belcher, 32, is still at large. He is wanted for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault.
A sixth male has not been identified. He is described as a black male with a full beard. At the time of the incident, he wore a black baseball hat with a ‘B’ on it, a white sleeveless shirt, black shorts, and white running shoes.
Police have since located and arrested four suspects.
Erika Hildebrand, 42, is charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault
• Obstruction of justice
• Failure to comply with a release order
Rachel Havens, 37, is charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault
• Failure to comply with a release order
Franco Gazzaruso, 42, is charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault
• Failure to comply with a release order
Bruce Giasson 30, is charged with:
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault
• Failure to comply with a release order
This remains an ongoing investigation. 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 |
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Constable Bianca Jackson
Corporate Communications Unit
Windsor Police Service - Headquarters
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Office: (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462
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