Man critically injured in attempted carjacking in NE Calgary; suspect in custody

Calgary police say a man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an assault with a weapon in the city’s NE.

By News Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2026 3:35 pm.

A man is in critical condition after an attempted carjacking involving a weapon in northeast Calgary on Thursday afternoon.

Calgary police say officers were called to Martinvalley Crescent NE in the community of Martindale around 1 p.m. for reports of an attempted carjacking.

Officers arrived to find an injured man. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

One suspect has been taken into custody.

Investigators say the type of weapon used remains under investigation.

Yellow police caution tape is seen in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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