B.C. Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Edmonton Machete Attack

Police charged a man with attempted murder after a “violent machete” attack at a northeast Edmonton home.

James Lavallee, 33, of Prince George, B.C., also faces four counts of aggravated assault after officers initially found three people suffering from “extensive, life-threatening injuries” early Monday morning, according to a Friday news release that included a photo of a “Kukri” style knife similar to the weapon they believe was used.

Edmonton Police Service officers responded to a home near 118 Avenue and 38 Street around 4 a.m. that day, but investigation led them to a second residence, where they believe the attacks took place, according to the release.

“While officers were assessing and providing urgent care to the three victims prior to the arrival of EMS, another male victim with a serious stab wound was discovered in a nearby vehicle,” it read. “While the machete assaults were not random, investigators believe they were unprovoked.”

That said, investigators want the public to be on the lookout for the Kukri weapon used in the attack, which they say may still be at a residence or business in the area.

If you find it, don’t touch it: immediately contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Lavellee was arrested Aug. 2. He also faces breach of probation charges.