Red Deer, Alta. – Red Deer RCMP have charged a male after an altercation involving weapons.
On March 2, 2026, at 11:42 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a male had attacked several people with weapons, in the area of 50 St. and 50 Ave. in Red Deer, Alta.
When police arrived, witnesses advised that a male suspect had struck three individuals on their heads and backs with a cane and threatened another person with a knife before fleeing the area on foot. The victims sustained minor injuries and declined medical assistance.
Police quickly located the male suspect who then waved the knife towards police. The male was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of the police investigation, Velizar Zonjic (61), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
- Assault with a weapon (x4)
- Resisting or obstructing peace officer
Zonjic was held for a Judicial Interim Release (JIR) Hearing and was remanded into custody. Zonjic was scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on March 4, 2026.
Red Deer RCMP are committed to public safety and thank the public for quickly contacting police.
If you have any information regarding crime within Red Deer, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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