Vancouver police shot and killed an armed suspect Wednesday morning after two people were stabbed near the city’s central library, authorities reported.
The incident began when officers responded to reports of a knife-wielding man who had stolen alcohol from a restaurant. Police later confronted the armed suspect inside a nearby convenience store, where officers opened fire. Despite emergency medical attention at the scene, the suspect died after being transported to a hospital.
Two victims suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during the incident and were taken to hospital for treatment. Police have not released the identity of the deceased suspect.
Video footage obtained by the Canadian Press reportedly shows officers firing over a convenience store counter while shouting “move over,” with additional footage capturing first responders performing chest compressions on the suspect.
The incident remains under investigation by Vancouver authorities.
