Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) detectives assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) have been actively investigating a stabbing that occurred in the City of Welland on July 13, 2025.
As a result of the investigation, detectives have identified three individuals responsible for the stabbing. Attempts to locate and arrest these individuals have been unsuccessful and detectives believe they are evading arrest.
Ava GALLAGHER, an 18-year-old female resident of Welland, is wanted for the following criminal offences:
Aggravated Assault Theft Under $5000
The regulations of the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibit the Niagara Regional Police Service from releasing the identity of a young person (under 18 years) and as a result the two additional suspects information will not be provided at this time.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1005610.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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