Calgary Stampede Midway Assaults Send Three to Hospital, Suspects At Large

Calgary police are investigating a targeted assault that occurred near the Euroslide attraction on the Calgary Stampede Midway, resulting in three people being hospitalized, including one man in life-threatening condition. The incident took place around 11:05 p.m. on July 8, with victims including a youth and two adults, all in serious but stable condition except for the man whose condition is life-threatening. Authorities confirmed the assaults are connected and do not believe the incident was random. No suspects have been apprehended, and police are actively searching for those responsible, urging witnesses and anyone with video footage to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to identify and locate the perpetrators. The attack involved stabbings, adding to the severity of the incident at one of the busiest areas of the Stampede grounds.