A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a lunchtime stabbing incident in south Richmond on Wednesday.
According to police, shortly before 12:30 pm, Richmond Mounties were called to a home in the 5,000 block of Williams Road, near No. 2 Road, after multiple reports of a stabbing.
A 45-year old Richmond man was taken to hospital suffering from multiple stab wounds. His injuries, say police, are considered serious.
The suspect, described as white, with a shaved head and extensive arm tattoos, fled the area in a silver Mercedes Benz convertible, prior to police arriving.
It’s alleged that, earlier in the day, the suspect was involved in some sort of disturbance near the victim’s home. This led to a verbal confrontation between both parties, before the victim, who was preparing to mow his lawn at the time, was allegedly stabbed by the suspect. Both the victim and suspect are known to each other and both are known to police.
Patrol officers and officers from the police’s Serious Crime Unit canvassed in the area searching for evidence while the LMD Forensic Identification Section processed the scene.
“Shortly after 6:30 pm, sharp-eyed patrol officers spotted the vehicle entering Richmond from Highway 99 by Steveston Highway,” said Richmond RCMP media spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
“The vehicle was followed until a tactical vehicle stop could be conducted near the area of No. 5 and Seacliff (roads).
“Multiple officers, including those equipped with the tactical carbine, assisted in taking the suspect into custody.
“It was very much all hands on deck — we mobilized very quickly once we had a better understanding of the events that (had) transpired.
“We are thankful for the assistance from the public in this matter and from our Surrey RCMP colleagues.”
Jason Curtiss Billing, 35, of Surrey, is currently in custody. Crown Counsel has approved one charge of aggravated assault.
