A previous version of this story named the victim but has been removed under Section 111 (1) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
A day after being stabbed in a Vancouver park, a 15-year-old boy has died from his injuries.
He was rushed to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a fight in Almond Park near Alma Street and West 13th Avenue.
Police said the fight was between two groups of teens.
He died 24 hours after medical staff at BC Children’s Hospital attempted life-saving surgery.
Police believe the victim was stabbed in the chest by another teen.
He lost consciousness and collapsed.
Police later arrested a 14-year-old boy nearby in connection with the incident.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, he cannot be named and his identity cannot be released.
Vancouver Police said the suspect has been charged with one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He remained in custody and will attend a bail hearing Monday afternoon.
“The Vancouver Police Department’s Homicide Unit is now leading the case and will continue gathering evidence to support the ongoing investigation,” Sgt. Steve Addison said in a statement.
Police did not release information about a possible motive, or if any other charges will be laid.
Addison said Monday they have heard from residents who live near the park who voiced many concerns about safety. Addison said they want to assure residents that they believe this was an isolated incident and does not present a wider safety issue.
He said two people’s lives and their families are forever changed by this incident. “We have to remember these are kids,” Addison added.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the police.
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