Skylar Scott. Photo provided by Windsor police.Skylar Scott. Photo provided by Windsor police.
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Windsor police identify suspect in downtown stabbing

Windsor police have identified a suspect in connection to a stabbing downtown on Monday night.

Just after 10:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress near Pelissier Street and Erie Street. Officers found a 38-year-old man with stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers arrested one suspect on Tuesday on assault and weapons charges.

On Wednesday, police released a photo of the second suspect.

The second suspect is still outstanding. Skylar Scott, 30, is wanted on charges of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Scott is described as an Indigenous male, 5' 10”, with a medium build, and long, black, curly hair in a ponytail. He was wearing a grey shirt and beige pants or shorts.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts or security camera footage to share should call Windsor police's Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips should be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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