The stabbing occurred outside the Murray Hotel in Vancouver around 8 a.m. Monday.
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Police received reports of a possible stabbing at Hornby Street SRO and when officers arrived they found a 25-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. “Several eyewitnesses provided important information to VPD officers, which allowed us to quickly locate two suspects near Andy Livingston Park on the Downtown Eastside,” said Sgt. Steve Addison, Vancouver police officer. “The suspects were arrested without incident and the victim was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. Miraculously, despite his horrific injuries, we believe he will survive.” Story continues below ad
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Investigators said they believe the attackers, who are believed to be a couple by police, and the victim knew each other and the incident was targeted. Both the 16-year-old girl and the 18-year-old man have been released and are expected to appear in court in December, according to the VPD. 0:26 Man dies after stabbing outside Mission, BC gas station Man dies after stabbing outside Mission, BC gas station – August 23, 2022 Related News © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
