Suspected double homicide in Vancouver, two others seriously injured

A Vancouver Police Department (VPD) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

September 05, 2025 - 6:54 PM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say two people have been killed in a suspected double homicide while two others are seriously injured.

They say officers responded Friday afternoon to reports of a stabbing at a residential building near the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain station on the city's east side.

Police say officers found two people dead inside an apartment.

They say two other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police say they do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.

They say additional information will be provided as the investigation unfolds.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, 2025.

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