Two police officers were stabbed Monday morning and a third injured at a BC Housing building in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood.
Vancouver police say officers responded to a call about a forcible confinement involving a two-year-old child at 350 Keefer Street.
“When they entered the suite, a struggle ensued with the suspect and two officers were stabbed,” Vancouver police said in a statement.
A third officer suffered a minor injury.
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Police went on to say officers used a Taser on the 59-year-old suspect, who was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Both of the officers who were stabbed are in hospital, with one in the ICU. Police said they are expected to make a full recovery.
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The building is a government-run housing facility.
Vancouver police are investigating and have notified the Independent Investigations Office of B.C., a civilian-led body that responds to incidents of serious injury or death involving police officers.
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story stated the stabbing took place in the DTES. The VPD later clarified to say this is in the Strathcona neighbourhood.
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