Update: Vancouver Police have released new details about two violent incidents; get the latest news here.
A large police presence can be seen in Downtown Vancouver Wednesday after an alleged assault near the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
A white tent has since been placed to cover evidence connected to the investigation on West Georgia and Hamilton Street, and crime scene tape has been placed around the sidewalk and steps to the theatre.
Hamilton Street is closed between West Georgia and Dunsmuir streets.
Amir Ali/Daily Hive
Amir Ali/Daily Hive
Daily Hive attended the scene at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday morning. About five or six police cars were present, and caution tape was used to cordon off a large area outside the theatre’s main entrance.
Daily Hive received a tip about a potential second crime scene nearby that we have yet to confirm is related to the scene at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
A witness told Daily Hive that the victim was attacked around 8:30 am Wednesday, and the suspect was armed with a knife. However, police have not confirmed those details. The witness also shared a photo showing a pool of blood on the sidewalk.
VPD shared some additional information in a post on X, suggesting there were two serious incidents.
We are investigating two serious incidents downtown this morning between 7:30 and 7:45. No arrests have been made and it is unknown if the incidents are connected. Extra VPD officers are patrolling. Crime scenes are at W. Georgia and Hamilton, and near W. Georgia and Homer… pic.twitter.com/tAifALWg5T
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 4, 2024
BC Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth also tweeted about the incident suggesting that a suspect has been taken into custody.
I’ve just been briefed on this incident and am relieved that a suspect has been taken into custody. Thank you to @VancouverPD officers for their quick action and we will provide any required resources towards this investigation. https://t.co/HgGMTIDfHx
— Mike Farnworth (@mikefarnworthbc) September 4, 2024
We’re still waiting for details from the VPD and will update the story when we hear more.