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Four men were taken to hospital after a stabbing at a bar in Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District just before 3 a.m. Saturday, an attack police say they believe was targeted and tied to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
Three male patrons were stabbed after an altercation began inside the establishment near Granville Street and Smithe Street. A male bar employee was also injured while trying to intervene.
Altercation Began Inside Bar
Police said witnesses reported that the confrontation escalated inside the venue and involved three male patrons. An unidentified suspect stabbed all three, Vancouver police said.
The employee was hurt while attempting to step into the confrontation, according to police.
All four injured men were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Responding officers provided first aid at the scene until paramedics arrived.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who has information or video footage, to contact investigators.
Police Cite Gang-Conflict Connection
Vancouver police have said they believe the attack was targeted and connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
“We believe this was a targeted incident tied to the Lower Mainland gang conflict,” Vancouver police Const. Darren Wong said.
Police said they believe the attack was a targeted incident tied to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
Wong asked people who witnessed the altercation or have information to come forward and speak with investigators.
“We are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who has information about what happened, to come forward and speak with our investigators,” he said.
Suspect Still At Large
The suspect had not been located, police said.
He is described as a Black man who is about five-foot-10 and has dreadlocks. Police said he was wearing a black puffy jacket at the time of the incident.
Police are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact VPD Major Crimes as the investigation continues.
Appeal For Video And Witnesses
Police are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact VPD Major Crimes at 604-717-2500.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who has information or video footage, to contact VPD Major Crimes at 604-717-2500.
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