Woman charged after hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

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LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in Lethbridge, Alta., have charged a 40-year-old lady with tried homicide after an individual was taken hostage and stabbed at a regulation workplace Thursday.

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Investigators say a lady entered the workplace demanding to talk with a lawyer and, after utilizing the washroom, got here out and pointed a gun at two staff.

Police say the suspect, who was additionally carrying a knife, took a 54-year-old lady into one other workplace whereas an worker hid below a desk and referred to as 911.

The police tactical workforce entered the constructing and located the sufferer, who had been stabbed a number of instances within the neck.

Police say she was taken to hospital, the place she has had surgical procedure and is in secure situation.

Courtney Louise Shaw of Lethbridge faces different a number of different costs, together with aggravated assault and hostage taking.