British Columbia

Mounties investigate fatal stabbing outside courthouse in Prince George

The female victim was taken to hospital Thursday night but died of her injuries Friday morning.

Female victim died of her injuries Friday morning after being stabbed Thursday night

A sign announcing the City of Prince George RCMP detachment is seen next to a stone pillar outside a glass-walled building with trees showing their fall colours.
Prince George RCMP are investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman Thursday night. (Andrew Kurjata/CBC)

The RCMP is investigating the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old woman Thursday night outside the courthouse in Prince George.

The Mounties say they received a report of the stabbing around 10 p.m. and found the woman suffering from at least one stab wound.

Officers administered first aid and the woman was taken to hospital, where she died of her injuries Friday morning, RCMP said.

The Prince George RCMP serious crime unit is leading the investigation and police say they're looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

The woman's identity has not been released.