The victim of an early morning fatal stabbing in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood was a Japanese citizen, sources tell CityNews.
On Wednesday, the Vancouver Police Department said its officers were called just before 3:30 a.m. after reports a man was in “medical distress” on Union Street, just west of Main Street.
First responders found that the man had been stabbed, and despite attempts to save his life, 32-year-old Wataru Kaikiuchi died at the scene.
The Japanese Consulate in Vancouver tells CityNews it has been made aware of the death of one of its citizens. The consulate adds it is in contact with the VPD and has been able to make contact with the victim’s family.
A white tent was set up along Union Street, north of the entrance to the Georgia Viaduct, during Wednesday morning’s commute.
Yellow police tape was also set up around the area, as officers investigated the circumstances around the victim’s death. The VPD says the area will be closed throughout the day as investigators collect evidence.
Police said at the time no arrests had been made.
The VPD is slated to provide an update on the investigation Thursday morning. You can watch CityNews 24/7 live or listen live to CityNews 1130 to keep up to date with this story. You can also subscribe to breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
–With files from Sonia Aslam