One man has been charged after being involved in an incident with a security guard in Vancouver last week.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, a 62-year-old security guard had his fingertip bitten off during what the force is calling a “violent confrontation” with a stranger.
Police began an investigation on April 10 after responding to a call of an assault in progress outside of Granville Square, which is located near Granville and West Cordova streets.
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According to the VPD, the victim was working as a security guard when he encountered the suspect outside the building in a plaza sometime around 10:30 am.
The VPD says that there was a “brief interaction” that led to the victim being allegedly assaulted and suffering a severed fingertip. The victim was later taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Officers were able to successfully locate the suspect and arrest him nearby. They have also named the suspect as 32-year-old Derek Driscoll, who has now been charged with one count of aggravated assault “and has been detained by the court.”
He is expected to make his next court appearance on April 16.
This violent incident follows two other notable happenings in Vancouver over the last week.
Last week, we reported that multiple people assaulted a 92-year-old Chinatown resident before he succumbed to his death. Police are still trying to figure out whether or not the assault directly contributed to his death.
Just a day later, we reported that two Vancouver Police officers were set on fire after an interaction with an alleged jaywalker. In that incident, both officers were able to walk away without suffering serious injuries.
How is this recent string of violent incidents in Vancouver making you feel? Share your thoughts in the comments.