Image courtesy: Edmonton Police Service

By CKPG Today

Crime

Prince George man facing charges in Edmonton machete attacks

Aug 4, 2023 | 12:12 PM

EDMONTON — A 33-year-old Prince George man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault and breaches of conditions and probation, in connection with violent machete assaults on four people in a northeast Edmonton residence.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) located and charged Bobby-James Lavalee on Wednesday.

The EPS says they were notified of the first attack at approximately 4 a.m. on July 31 at a residence near 118 Avenue and 38 Street.

Upon arrival, police located two females and one male suffering from extensive, life-threatening injuries. Further investigation led officers to a second nearby residence where the attacks occurred.

While officers were assessing and providing urgent care to the three victims prior to the arrival of EMS, another male victim with a serious stab wound was discovered in a nearby vehicle.

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While the machete assaults were not random, investigators believe they were unprovoked.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the machete, which has not yet been recovered. The weapon is described as a “Kukri” style knife, pictured below.

Image courtesy: EPS

The weapon may be located at a residence or business near the crime scene. If the machete is found, witnesses are asked not to touch it, and to immediately contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.