At least three people stabbed at CRAB Park, one arrested: Vancouver police
Posted October 8, 2022 10:22 am.
Last Updated October 9, 2022 12:21 pm.
Vancouver police say at least three people were stabbed at Vancouver’s CRAB Park early Saturday morning.
Police say the stabbings happened near a homeless encampment at the park around 3 a.m.
Two victims ran from the park and asked officers patrolling the area for help.
VPD says they also received a call from someone inside the park, saying a man was reportedly stabbing random people.
#VPDNews: A suspect is in custody, multiple people are injured, and #VPD is searching for victims after what witnesses described as a stabbing spree at the Crab Park homeless encampment early this morning. Anyone with info is asked to call 604-717-2541. https://t.co/I8KNT4SKOh pic.twitter.com/oQyEMx4IuB
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) October 8, 2022
Three male victims were seriously hurt and taken to the hospital with injuries including stab wounds, and punctured organs.
Police say one victim is in his 30’s, and one is in his 40’s, with another unidentified.
Officers say more victims are believed to have run away and may also need medical attention.
VPD says that one 42-year-old suspect has been arrested for attempted murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD Major Crime at 604-717-2541.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to show the incident took place early on Saturday morning.
