Search

GDPR Compliance

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

Teen dies in Vancouver’s west side stabbing

Published on April 26, 2021 at 08:47 AM

A day after being stabbed in a Vancouver park, a 15-year-old boy has died from his injuries.

Vancouver Police identified the teen as Remy Mizutani-Lavoie.

He was rushed to hospital Saturday afternoon in Almond Park near Alma street and West 13th avenue after a fight broke out between two groups of teens, police said.

He died 24 hours after medical staff at BC Children's Hospital attempted life-saving surgery.

Read more: Stabbing on Vancouver's west side leaves teen in critical condition

Police believe Mizutani-Lavoie was stabbed in the chest by another teen.

He lost consciousness and collapsed.

Police later arrested a 14-year-old boy nearby in connection to the incident.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, he cannot be named and his identity cannot be released.

Read more: RCMP investigating after 2 youth stabbed near Burnaby high school

Vancouver Police said the suspect has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

“The Vancouver Police Department’s Homicide Unit is now leading the case and will continue gathering evidence to support the ongoing investigation,”; Sgt. Steve Addison said in a statement.

Police did not release information about a possible motive, or if any other charges will be laid.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police.

Prev Article

Canada surpasses 12 million COVID-19 vaccine jabs as rollout picks up speed

Next Article

State of local emergency to be declared in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Related to this topic:

Comments (0):

Be the first to write a comment.

Post Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *