Two Vancouver teens were hospitalized on Tuesday night — one with multiple stab wounds — after reportedly fighting over a stolen vape pen.
The 17-year-old teen who was stabbed was initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, but had surgery and is now expected to survive, police said in a Wednesday news release.
An 18-year-old suspect with non-life-threatening injuries was later found in East Vancouver and brought to the hospital.
According to police, witnesses saw the fight break out near a bus stop at Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue around 8:30 p.m.
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When officers arrived, they found the 17-year-old “bleeding profusely,” and attempted to stem the bleeding until an ambulance could get there. Afterward, they pursued the 18-year-old suspect.
Police believe the fight broke out after one of the teens accused the other of stealing a vape pen.
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Any witnesses to the fight who left before police arrived are asked to contact the department’s major crime section at 604-717-2541.
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