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By Canadian Press

Man dead in Vancouver’s first homicide of 2024, police say

Jan 28, 2024 | 1:53 PM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they’re investigating the city’s first homicide of this year. 

A statement from police says officers were called to a home near East 33rd Avenue and Knight Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday and found a man dead inside. 

Police say they arrested a 39-year-old man at the scene.

They say the victim’s identity has not yet been confirmed. 

The statement says there is no risk to the public. 

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It says more information will be provided as it becomes available.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 28, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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Police in Vancouver say they’re investigating the city’s first homicide of this year. A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform during a call in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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