Family member charged in stabbing that killed woman, injured man and toddler

A man is facing several criminal charges related to domestic violence after a triple stabbing in Surrey, B.C., that left one woman dead and seriously injured atoddler and another man on Tuesday.

Homicide investigators said Harpreet Singhis facing one charge of second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the attack at atownhouse complex in the Newton neighbourhood.

The woman, man and two-year-old childwere stabbed inside one of the units just before 9 p.m. PT Tuesday, after a verbal argument escalated into a physical fight. The adults have been identified as Baljit Kaur and Jagjit Singh.

Kaur later died in hospital, while Jagjit Singhand the child survived with serious injuries.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team(IHIT) did not offer any further information on the relationships on Thursday, except to say the suspect and victimswere immediate family members who all lived together in the Newton home.

An RCMP spokesperson said the suspect ran from the scene of the stabbings late Tuesday but was quickly arrested nearby.

Harpreet Singh was charged Wednesday. He is scheduledto make his first court appearance on Oct. 29.

"This began as a verbal altercation involving family members that ultimately ended with the tragic loss of a life," IHIT Sgt. Frank Jang wrote in astatement Thursday.

"Incidents such as these, when children are involved, are especially emotionally difficult and we will continue to provide support to those affected by this tragedy."

If you need help and are in immediate danger, call 911. To find assistance in your area, visitsheltersafe.caorhttp://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help.