Vancouver – Vancouver Police are investigating after one man was killed in the city’s 15th homicide of 2021.
Yesterday morning, staff at a social housing complex near Main and East Cordova streets found Joshua Hough, 43, deceased in his suite.
One arrest has been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD homicide investigators at 604-717-2500.
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The troubling incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, as the 23-year-old victim was leaving a coffee shop near Main and East Pender streets. The 35-year-old suspect is known to police. She was released from custody after agreeing to attend court at a later date.