Vancouver delivery person stabbed in Chinatown by stranger: police
Posted September 12, 2022 11:48 am.
Last Updated September 12, 2022 9:31 pm.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says a “violent and unprovoked stabbing” in Chinatown left a meal-delivery worker with life-threatening injuries Sunday night.
Police say the victim was locking his bike near Gore Avenue and East Pender Street around 6 p.m. when he was attacked from behind by someone he didn’t know.
The victim was a 22-year-old newcomer to Canada, according to the VPD.
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“The victim suffered a number of stab wounds, including injuries to his chest and throat,” said Sgt. Steve Addison.
Despite suffering serious injuries, the victim was able to call 9-1-1 for help. Several witnesses also helped out and provided first aid until police arrived.
“We now expect him to pull through,” added Addison.
Vancouver police are also crediting witnesses for their help in identifying a suspect, who was arrested a short time later, in CRAB Park.
“Public safety is a shared responsibility, and we always encourage people to call police immediately if they see a crime in progress or a person in danger,” said Addison.
The 43-year-old suspect remains in custody.
