A woman is facing murder charges in relation to a fatal stabbing in East Vancouver on Thursday.
The Vancouver Police Department said the homicide happened just after midnight at a home near Kingsway and Melbourne Street, just west of Boundary Road.
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The victim, Brian Matthew Clayton, died of his injuries before being taken to hospital, police explained.
On Thursday, a 27-year-old woman was arrested and held in custody. On Friday, police explained Dolly Patricia Capoose has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death.
Police believe Clayton and Capoose knew each other.
Capoose remains in custody awaiting court. Vancouver Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact its homicide team at 604-717-2500, as officers continue to investigate.