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32-year-old man stabbed and killed in Vancouver’s 11th homicide of the year

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Police investigating after fatal stabbing on Granville Street
Vancouver police are investigating the death of a man on the Granville strip overnight. It's just the latest act of violence in the downtown entertainment district. Kristen Robinson has more – Aug 4, 2023

Vancouver police said a 32-year-old man has died from stab wounds, making this the city’s 11th homicide of the year.

Police said officers were called to Granville Street and Smithe Street just before 3:30 a.m. Friday following reports a man had been stabbed.

The victim was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries, police said.

Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.

Police have Granville Street between Nelson Street and Smithe Street closed at this time.

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A number of police officers remain on the scene.

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