Police investigating first Vancouver homicide of 2026

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jan, 2026 10:11 AM

Police in Vancouver are investigating the city's first homicide of 2026.

A statement from police says a man was stabbed Tuesday near East 10th Avenue and Commercial Drive.

Police say they were called at 8:40 p.m. and the victim was transported to hospital where he later died.

The victim has been identified as 48-year-old Christopher Jumal Sanderson.

Investigators say no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the department's homicide section.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

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