Police identify suspect; 6-year-old remains in hospital after stabbing

A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen in Halifax on Thursday, July 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Feb 23, 2025 06:57:26 PM.

Last Updated Feb 24, 2025 01:52:40 PM.

Regional police have released the name of the person charged in connection with an incident in downtown Halifax yesterday that saw a 6-year-old stabbed multiple times.

Elliott Chorny, 19, will appear in court later this morning on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.

According to a Monday morning update, the 6-year-old remains in hospital after being rushed from the scene in the 1900 block of Barrington Street around 1:20 yesterday afternoon.

Police say the child was taken to the IWK for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Officials say the young victim and the suspect are not believed to be known to each other.

The Integrated Criminal Investigative Division is leading the investigation. Anyone who witnessed this incident or may have video from the area around the time is asked to call HRP or Crimestoppers.

With files from The Canadian Press

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