Backpack on ground at residence at Oak and Porter, along with crime scene markers which stretch out into Oak Street. Photo 250News

Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George RCMP Serious Crime Unit investigation of a double aggravated assault case has now turned into a homicide investigation after one of the victims died in hospital of injuries sustained during the attack.

At approximately 1:40 am Saturday police were called to a report of a disturbance near the corner of Oak Street and Porter Avenue.  Responding officers found two people suffering serious injuries from an apparent Assault.  The adult male and adult female victims were transported to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.  An adult male suspect was located and arrested near the scene.

The male victim has now died as a result of injuries sustained in the  attack.  The female victim is expected to survive.

RCMP Cpl Craig Douglass says all indications are that all the people involved were known to each other and that this was a targeted attack as a result of a disagreement. 

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.