SASKATOON - Update, March 28, 1:55 p.m.: The Saskatoon Police Service Serious Assault Unit (SAU) is investigating after a man was stabbed yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 1:20 p.m., March 27, patrol officers responded to an apartment building in the 300 block of Queen Street after a man was reportedly stabbed.
Through further investigation, it was determined the victim had suffered a stab wound while inside a vehicle that was driving on Queen Street. The victim then exited the vehicle and went to an apartment building in the 300 block of Queen Street where police were called. The vehicle fled prior to police arrival; it is described as a dark-coloured sedan (a photo is shown).
The 52-year-old male victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators are asking anyone that may have information on this incident, including potential surveillance images or video from the 300 block of Queen Street, to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Update, March 27, 7:19 p.m.: Police are advising that traffic restrictions in the 300 block of Queen Street have now been lifted.
Police thank the public for their attention.
Further details will be released when available.
Original post, March 27, 1:58 p.m.: Police advised the afternoon of March 27 they are currently at the scene of an ongoing investigation in the 300 block of Queen Street; a significant police presence exists in the area.
Traffic restrictions are in place on Queen Street between 2nd Avenue North and 4th Avenue North.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
An update will be provided upon removal of traffic restrictions or as new information becomes known.
