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By The Canadian Press

Police investigating Vancouver’s fourth homicide in 2026 after man dies in stabbing

May 6, 2026 | 4:46 PM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a man has been killed in a stabbing that’s being classified as the city’s fourth homicide this year.

Vancouver police say the attack happened at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in an area near East Hastings and Columbia streets.

Officers responded to the scene after a call from a witness, but police say the 49-year-old victim died after being taken to hospital.

Police say two people — a man and a woman — have been arrested but no charges have been laid in the case.

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No further details on the circumstances surrounding the attack have been released.

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Police are urging any witnesses and those with information on the case to come forward.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2026.

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