Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year.
A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.
The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m.
Police say the man, whose name has not been released, died a short time later in hospital.
No arrests have been made and a suspect has not been identified.
Investigators say the attack appeared to be targeted and the public is not at risk.
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