Shannon Royal dies after neck stabbing in North Albury aged 28
Shannon Royal, a 28-year-old father of two, died after being stabbed in the neck in North Albury, New South Wales. His family ended his life support after doctors said his brain injuries were catastrophic and he would not recover; they are seeking answers and hope those responsible are held accountable.
Emergency services found Royal on Calimo Street at about 1am on 27 September and took him to hospital in a critical condition. His family kept him on life support for about a week before it was switched off on 4 October. Police are investigating under Strike Force Metron and have appealed for witnesses and relevant footage. A fundraiser is helping with funeral costs and his return to Riddells Creek, where he grew up, with any remaining money intended to support his children.
- Shannon Royal died after being stabbed in North Albury.
- His family ended life support after catastrophic brain injuries.
- Police are seeking information as his family raises funeral funds.
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North Albury is a suburb of Albury, a city in New South Wales near the border with Victoria. Riddells Creek, where Shannon Royal grew up, is a town north of Melbourne.
In New South Wales, police investigate serious assaults and can ask the public for witness accounts or relevant video footage. A “strike force” is a team set up to investigate a particular case; the name Strike Force Metron refers to the police team handling this investigation.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Aussie father-of-two dies after being stabbed in the neck – as sister reveals family’s torment: ‘We all have nightmares’”.