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One Dead Following Triple Stabbing In Burnaby, Two Injured; Suspect Arrested

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Sep, 2017 10:25 AM

BURNABY, B.C. — One person has been killed and two others injured in a late night stabbing in Burnaby, B.C.

RCMP say they were called to the scene on Kingsway, just east of the Metrotown Mall, at about 11:30 Monday night.

Two of the victims are expected to recover, but investigators say the third person could not be revived.

A suspect was arrested nearby a short time later.

Police say they don't believe the attack was targeted, but the safety of the public is not a concern.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase, no further information will be provided at this time.

Further details and media availability will be handled by the IHIT Media Relations Officer. Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

IHIT deployed to overnight homicide in Burnaby. Burnaby RCMP to issue release shortly. Cpl. Foster to manage media. Have info? Call IHIT.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) September 19, 2017

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