Suspect in East Vancouver homicide released

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Posted April 8, 2025 6:40 am.

Last Updated April 8, 2025 4:27 pm.

New details have emerged about a homicide in East Vancouver on Sunday.

Officers were called to a home near North Kootenay and Dundas streets just after 4:30 a.m., where they found a 49-year-old victim, who died at the scene.

That day, two suspects in their 20s were arrested, the VPD said.

1130 NewsRadio has learned that the suspect has been released without charges.

Police have identified the victim as Benn Robert Arthur Harrison.

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Murder charges are being considered against the suspect, but as of now, Crown Counsel has not approved charges.

Over the weekend, the VPD’s Forensic Identification Unit and Major Crime Section were on scene collecting evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.

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