Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged one man following a fight that occurred at a high school in Richmond Hill.
On Friday, December 2, 2016, at shortly before 3 p.m., police were called to St. Theresa Lisieux Catholic High School, which is located in the area of Shaftsbury Avenue and Bathurst Street, for a weapons call. When officers arrived they located one youth suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation has revealed that a fight occurred in front of the school. During the altercation the suspect struck by the victim with a machete, resulting in his injuries.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the suspect turned himself into police.
Charged:
Bernard DEVEAUX, 18, Town of Richmond Hill
Charges:
Aggravated Assault
Uttering Threats
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
The accused has been held in custody and will be appearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on December 7, 2016, for a bail hearing.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.