East Vancouver fatal stabbing suspect charged with murder

Vancouver Police stationed outside a building near Kingsway and Melbourne Street on Thursday October 3, 2024.
Vancouver Police stationed outside a building near Kingsway and Melbourne Street on Thursday October 3, 2024. (CityNews Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted October 4, 2024 10:27 am.

Last Updated October 4, 2024 10:41 am.

A woman is facing murder charges in relation to a fatal stabbing in East Vancouver on Thursday.

The Vancouver Police Department said the homicide happened just after midnight at a home near Kingsway and Melbourne Street, just west of Boundary Road.

Vancouver Police stationed outside a building near Kingsway and Melbourne Street on Thursday October 3, 2024.
Vancouver Police stationed outside a building near Kingsway and Melbourne Street on Thursday October 3, 2024. (CityNews Image)
Vancouver Police stationed outside a building near Kingsway and Melbourne Street on Thursday October 3, 2024. (CityNews Image)
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The victim, Brian Matthew Clayton, died of his injuries before being taken to hospital, police explained.

On Thursday, a 27-year-old woman was arrested and held in custody. On Friday, police explained Dolly Patricia Capoose has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death.

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Police believe Clayton and Capoose knew each other.

Capoose remains in custody awaiting court. Vancouver Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact its homicide team at 604-717-2500, as officers continue to investigate.

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