Charges laid in Vancouver homicide

A home sits behind police tape in Vancouver on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, after the city's first homicide of the year. (CityNews Image)

By Hana Mae Nassar

Posted January 29, 2024 2:23 pm.

Vancouver police say charges have been laid in connection with the city’s first homicide of 2024.

Police were called to a home in the area of East 33rd Avenue and Knight Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived, officers say a man was found dead.

A 39-year-old was arrested inside the home.

The victim has since been identified as 31-year-old Alexander Lo. The VPD previously said there was no risk to the public.

Vancouver police investigate first homicide of 2024

The Vancouver Police Department says it is investigating a homicide that took place overnight in the city’s Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. Angela Bower has the details.

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Dwight William Kematch has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody.

A motive has not been determined and few other details have been provided. Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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