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VPD investigate that city's 10 homicide after man dies due to stabbing

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 03 Nov, 2022 11:58 AM

Vancouver Police are investigating the city’s 10^th homicide of 2022. A 37-year-old victim was stabbed in East Vancouver last night and was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.

According to police, a witness called 9-1-1 around 9:45 p.m. to report a man had been attacked near Renfrew and Graveley streets.

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

“It is unknown at this time what the motive was for this stabbing, and whether this was a random or targeted incident,” says Constable Tania Visintin. “Until we know more, we’re encouraging people to be extra vigilant.”

Anyone with information regarding the attack is asked to call Vancouver Police.

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