UPDATE: Vancouver police have corrected the spelling of the victim’s name. This story has been updated to reflect the change.
Vancouver police say they are investigating the city’s third homicide this year.
Police say 19-year-old Dakota Saje Wildeman-McNeil was involved in an altercation Friday night near Keefer Street at Jackson Avenue.
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A suspect allegedly attacked the man with a weapon before running off.
Wildeman was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
So far, no arrests have been made.
Police say this was not a random attack and that there is no risk to the public.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police.
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