Calgary First Aid: Family Thanks Heroes After Unprovoked Edmonton LRT Stabbing
A 19-year-old man who was seriously injured in an unprovoked stabbing at an Edmonton LRT platform is now recovering in hospital, according to his family. The incident at the South Campus LRT station is a stark reminder of how suddenly emergencies can occur—and how critical immediate first aid and CPR can be in saving lives.
According to Edmonton police, the attack happened around 7:40 a.m. while the young man was waiting for a train. Without warning, another man approached and stabbed him multiple times in the chest. Police described the assault as completely unprovoked. Details of the incident and the victim’s recovery were reported by CBC News, which continues to follow the case
👉 Man seriously injured in LRT stabbing recovering in hospital, says family
Bystanders Act Quickly to Provide First Aid
In the moments following the stabbing, bystanders on the platform rushed to help. Several people immediately began providing first aid and life-saving care while emergency
responders were on the way. Among those assisting were a doctor and a nurse who happened to be waiting for the train. These early actions helped stabilize the victim during the most critical minutes after the attack—highlighting why first aid knowledge is so important in public spaces.
Family Expresses Gratitude for Life-Saving Help
In a statement released through Alberta Health Services, the victim’s family expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped their son in the immediate aftermath.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to the bystanders who did all they could to help our son immediately after the incident. We will be forever grateful for their bravery and assistance.”
The family also thanked Emergency Medical Services, the Edmonton Police Service, and hospital physicians and staff. They confirmed their son is now in stable condition and recovering well from his injuries.
Charges Laid Following the Incident
Police have charged 24-year-old Mario Bigchild with attempted murder in connection with the LRT stabbing. Additional charges include aggravated assault, assaulting and disarming a peace officer, escaping lawful custody, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of robbery related to other incidents that occurred the same morning.
About 20 minutes after the stabbing, police responded to a robbery at a Petro-Canada near 57th Avenue and 111th Street. The suspect allegedly assaulted an employee, stole merchandise, and fled in a stolen Cadillac. Police later tracked the vehicle using electronic monitoring and arrested the suspect in west Edmonton.
Why First Aid Training Matters
This incident shows how quickly ordinary moments—like waiting for public transit—can turn into medical emergencies. The victim’s survival and recovery were made possible in part because people nearby knew how to respond.
Learning first aid and CPR equips everyday people to step in during violent incidents, severe bleeding emergencies, and cardiac events before paramedics arrive. Courses like those offered through Calgary First Aid’s First Aid Courses help build the confidence and skills needed to act when it matters most.
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Emergencies don’t wait. Being trained means being prepared to act when seconds matter.
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