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Vancouver has its 19th homicide of the year

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 16 Dec, 2020 08:15 PM

Vancouver Police are investigating the murder of a 72-year-old man in East Vancouver. Alex Gortmaker was stabbed to death on Tuesday.

“Investigators believe there is no relationship between the victim and suspect,” says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. “This is an unfortunate case where the victim and suspect had an altercation that tragically resulted in Mr. Gortmaker getting stabbed.”

The victim was killed at the Biltmore Hotel near Kingsway and East 12 Avenue. Police responded at around 2:40 p.m. after receiving reports about a serious assault.

Mr. Gortmaker was found suffering from stab wounds. Attempts were made by officers and paramedics to revive him but he was pronounced dead at the scene. “Police made excellent progress in their investigation yesterday and were able to identify and arrest a suspect,” adds Constable Visintin.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening and is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

This is Vancouver’s 19th homicide of 2020.

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