Police arrested a man at the scene, while two injured men were taken for medical treatment. The incident happened shortly after 5 a.m. at Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in northeastern Edmonton.
Two men were stabbed inside a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, early Friday after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding ceremony, police and community representatives said.
Additionally, the suspect, recently released from federal custody after serving time for aggravated assault and assaulting a police officer, was reportedly unaccounted for after failing to check into his required halfway house. Emergency personnel treated two adult men for injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and determine the motive, if any, behind the incident. Further details are expected as police continue their inquiry.
The attack took place near 14 Street and Horsehill Road shortly after 5 a.m., according to the Edmonton Police Service. Officers responding to the incident arrested a 27-year-old man at the scene. The incident caused concern among members of the Sikh community, but the wedding ceremony continued at the gurdwara at about 10.30 a.m.
The arrested man has a history of violent crimes, according to the Edmonton Police Service.
Community Encouraged to Report Suspicious Activity
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior as the investigation unfolds. Community members are also advised to share only verified information to avoid the spread of misinformation during this critical time.
