Teenager stabbed in the head at fast food restaurant: Vancouver police
Posted June 16, 2022 3:22 pm.
Last Updated June 16, 2022 5:34 pm.
A teenager is recovering after being stabbed by another teen on Tuesday at Commercial and Broadway.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) told CityNews the 16-year-old boy was attacked in an A&W.
“A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the head and injured,” says Vancouver Police Sgt. Steve Addison. “Our officers responded and we were able to quickly identify a suspect and arrest … another 16-year-old.”
“(The victim) did require hospitalization and does have injuries that I don’t believe are life threatening,” adds Addison.
According to police, the suspect is now charged with aggravated assault.
VPD say the victim and suspect knew each other.
#VPDscanner #VPD is investigating after 16-year-old boy was stabbed by another teen inside a fast-food restaurant at Commercial & Broadway on Tuesday. Our officers ID'd and arrested the suspect, who is now in custody and charged with aggravated assault. The victim is recovering.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 16, 2022
Anyone with additional information can contact the VPD at (604) 717-3321.
You can also submit information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 222-8477.
