Man stabbed to death in Vancouver’s third homicide of the year

Man stabbed to death in Vancouver’s third homicide of the year

The man who died has been identified as 36-year-old Matthew MacFarlane.

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By Tiffany Crawford

Published Apr 24, 2026

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One man was stabbed to death in Vancouver on Thursday in what police say is the city’s third homicide of the year.

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Vancouver police said it happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. near East Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue.

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The man, who has been identified as 36-year-old Matthew MacFarlane, was taken to hospital where he later died, according to police.

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No arrests have been made.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the VPD’s major crime section at 604-717-2500.

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