2 teenagers charged following stabbing at Mooney’s Bay

Police investigating a double stabbing at Mooney's Bay Park on May 31, 2026. (Natalie van Rooy/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says two teenagers are facing assault charges in connection with a stabbing at Mooney’s Bay late last month.

Two people were injured in the incident that took place the night of May 30. An 18-year-old man was stabbed and taken to the hospital in critical condition, while a 16-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in stable condition with minor lacerations.

Ottawa police Insp. Jamie Harper told CTV News Ottawa the following day that approximately 20 youths were in the park when the altercation began and said video footage suggested the incident was likely targeted.

On Thursday, police said a 16-year-old boy had been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, and one count each of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.

The teens cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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