Police investigating first Vancouver homicide of 2026

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.

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

The Canadian Press