VPD arrests 61-year-old man in Kitsilano stabbing

Vancouver police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in the leg in Kitsilano on Saturday. Locals say they are shocked something like this could happen in their neighbourhood. Angelina Ravelli has more.

By Jan Schuermann

Posted February 8, 2026 11:20 am.

Last Updated February 9, 2026 8:59 am.

A 61-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed a 41-year-old man in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on Saturday evening.

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says that officers responded to reports of a fight shortly after 10 p.m. near Vine Street and West 7th Avenue.

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Upon arrival, they located the victim, who sustained a stabbing wound in his leg.

He was transported to the hospital.

Officers arrested the suspect, who remains in custody.

Police are now investigating the incident.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the VPD for more information.

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