Nearly three weeks after a stabbing at a Sikh temple in northeast Edmonton, a 27-year-old man has been charged, police say. Austin Sim-Pelletier faces two counts of assault causing bodily harm and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, along with two counts of mischief, according to authorities.
The charges stem from an incident at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple, where two men were stabbed during the morning hours. Police confirmed the allegation and moved quickly to identify a suspect, who was subsequently charged after the investigation.
Details regarding motives or the exact sequence of events during the stabbing were not released in the available summary. Authorities emphasized that the case remains under investigation and that further updates would be provided as information becomes available.
Sim-Pelletier appeared to face multiple charges related to violence and weapon-related offences, as well as property damage associated with mischief counts. The investigation continues as police seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and any potential connections to broader safety inquiries at the temple.
No additional information about injuries, victims’ conditions, or court appearances was included in the released material. The report notes the incident occurred inside the temple, underscoring the seriousness of the offence and the ongoing law enforcement response.
