Stabbing of four people at Vancouver bar linked to gang war
Three patrons and an employee were taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries
By Stephanie Ip
Last updated 1 day ago
Police are trying to identify a suspect after a stabbing at a Vancouver bar left four people injured Saturday.
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According to investigators, a violent confrontation started inside a bar in Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District early Saturday around 3 a.m.
Witnesses told police there was an argument that started inside an establishment near Granville and Smithe involving three men. All three suffered stab wounds inflicted by a fourth man, who remains unidentified.
An employee at the bar was also injured when he tried to intervene.
The three patrons and the employee were taken to hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Police say the attacker is Black, about 5-foot-10, with dreadlocks, and was wearing a black puffy jacket.
“We believe this was a targeted incident tied to the Lower Mainland gang conflict,” said Const. Darren Wong in a statement.
Anyone with information or who may have footage of the incident is asked to contact Vancouver police investigators at 604-717-2500.
