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Vancouver records ninth murder of 2020

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Jul, 2020 06:37 PM
  • Vancouver records ninth murder of 2020

Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year.

A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.

The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m.

Police say the man, whose name has not been released, died a short time later in hospital.

No arrests have been made and a suspect has not been identified.

Investigators say the attack appeared to be targeted and the public is not at risk.

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