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Targeted stabbing kills Vancouver man in the city's ninth murder of 2020

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year. A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year.

A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.

The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m.

Police say the man, whose name has not been released, died a short time later in hospital.

No arrests have been made and a suspect has not been identified.

Investigators say the attack appeared to be targeted and the public is not at risk.

This report from The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2020

The Canadian Press