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Vancouver's 8th Homicide Of 2018: One Man Dead After Early Morning Assault In Yaletown Park

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Apr, 2018 11:26 AM

Vancouver has recorded its eighth homicide of the year after a man died following what police believe was an attack in a park in the city's Yaletown neighbourhood.

Vancouver police Sgt. Jason Robillard says the 38-year-old was found seriously injured outside a new casino near False Creek just before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The victim was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery but did not survive.

Vancouver Police Homicide investigators are currently investigating the city’s 8th homicide of 2018. Just before 1:30 this morning, a 38-year-old Vancouver man was found with serious injuries outside the Parq Casino, 39 Smithe Street. https://t.co/xQbckbvO8Z #VPD pic.twitter.com/QjDSgU04B1
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 26, 2018

A news release from Robillard says investigators traced evidence to nearby Coopers Park.

It's believed the victim was attacked there before trying to walk to the casino for help.

Robillard says no arrests have been made and police are asking for witnesses to come forward.

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