By The Canadian Press

Police investigating first Vancouver homicide of 2026

Jan 21, 2026 | 5:31 PM

VANCOUVER — 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.

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

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 21, 2026

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