6-Year-Old Stabbed in Halifax; 19-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder

Halifax police have charged a 19-year-old woman with attempted murder after a shocking attack on a 6-year-old child in the city’s downtown core.

The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, when officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 1900 block of Barrington Street. Upon arrival, police found the young victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The child was rushed to the IWK Health Centre with life-threatening injuries.

Update: Charges sworn after child stabbed in downtown Halifax

The suspect in a stabbing that occurred in downtown Halifax yesterday will appear in court this morning.
Elliott Chorny, 19, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court this morning to face charges of attempted… pic.twitter.com/d3QKEEUenq

— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) February 24, 2025

The suspect, identified as Elliott Chorny, was arrested at the scene. Initially charged with aggravated assault, she now faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace. Chorny is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court on Monday morning.

Child stabbed in downtown Halifax

A child is in hospital after being stabbed in downtown Halifax on Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of Barrington Street where a 6-year-old child was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. The… pic.twitter.com/3LaBEfwH02

— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) February 23, 2025

Investigators have confirmed that there is no known connection between the suspect and the victim. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as the Integrated Criminal Investigative Division continues its inquiry.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has video footage from the area to contact Halifax police at 902-490-5020.