Vancouver Police are investigating a stabbing in the Granville Entertainment District, which left a 42-year-old man with life-threatening injuries last night.
Officers patrolling near Granville and Smithe Street were flagged down by the victim around 9:40 p.m. Sunday after he was attacked. The man had serious injuries and was rushed to hospital. He is expected to recover.
Police believe the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Police are on a lookout for the suspect who was dressed in all dark clothing and was observed leaving the scene on foot following the incident. Calling it a targeted incident, the police has launched a homicide investigation.
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