Chilliwack – Social media blew up around 3AM Saturday morning (July 15 ) after reports of an axe attack in the parking lot of the 7-11 on Yale and Williams in Chilliwack.
RCMP confirm two women were in a fight and this was a targeted attack.
The female victim was “axed in the back of the head” by another woman, and store staff called 9-1-1 after the victim came into the store , bleeding from the head.
The attacker fled the scene.
Incorrect social media posts called this a homicide, but it is not, although the victim went to hospital with “severe but non-life-threatening injuries.” She has been released.
The area is in what is called a sketchy part of the city just off downtown and locals say crime in the area is commonplace.
Anyone with information about this assault is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 and quote file #2023-28330 or anonymously Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
UPDATE from RCMP:
Shortly before 3AM on Saturday, July 15th, Chilliwack RCMP were called to a report of an assault with a weapon in the 46200 block of Yale Road.
Preliminary investigation suggests that a 28 yr old woman was hit in the head with an axe by a suspect who fled the scene on a BMX style bike. The suspect is described as wearing a long sleeve black and white jacket, a black hat with dark hair and riding a BMX style bike.
The victim was transported to hospital where she was treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. She was released from hospital later that day.
Police are still in the preliminary stage of this investigation but believe that this was a targeted incident.
Chilliwack RCMP are asking anyone with any information regarding this assault to call 604-792-4611 and reference Chilliwack RCMP File #2023-28330. Or, if you want to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
