Female fatally stabbed inside a residence

North Vancouver

2022-12-13 15:34 PST

File # 22-30527

North Vancouver RCMP is currently on scene following a stabbing inside an apartment in the Lower Lonsdale area.

On December 13 at 11:05 a.m. North Vancouver RCMP received a report of a disturbance inside an apartment complex in the 200 block of W 3rd Street. Officers arrived and located a woman suffering from injuries that appeared to be the result of a stabbing. Police and BC Ambulance Service immediately began lifesaving measures but the woman was later pronounced deceased on scene.

North Vancouver RCMP located and arrested a suspect who has been transported to the North Vancouver RCMP Cells. Both parties are known to each other. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no ongoing risk to the public.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of the investigation and will be working in partnership with the North Vancouver RCMP.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase; further information will be provided by IHIT.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Any further media inquiries should be directed to IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Timothy Pierotti.

Released by

Cst. Mansoor Sahak

Media Relations Officer
North Vancouver RCMP
147 East 14th St, North Van., BC, V7L 2N4
Office: 604-985-1311
Cell: 778-228-1619

Email: mansoor.sahak@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nvan.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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