Vancouver police increasing patrols after apparent threat to kill officer

Vancouver police increasing patrols after apparent threat to kill officer

April 16, 2025 7:03 pm PST.

The VPD is increasing patrols in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood after receiving information about “an escalation of violence directed towards police.” Monika Gul reports.

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