Police in Vancouver are responding to two “serious incidents” in the downtown core Wednesday morning.
Const. Tania Visintin told 1130 NewsRadio initially that it was responding to a “serious assault” that “happened not too long ago.”
In an update posted to X, the VPD shared that it is now investigating “two serious incidents downtown this morning between 7:30 and 7:45. No arrests have been made and it is unknown if the incidents are connected.”
“Extra VPD officers are patrolling. Crime scenes are at W. Georgia and Hamilton, and near W. Georgia and Homer Street. We will provide more info when available,” the VPD continued.
While information regarding the incidents is scarce, callers to 1130 share that dozens of police cruisers were seen driving down West Georgia Street with lights and sirens around 7:30 a.m.
Police tape has been set up blocking off the area near the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. A white tent is also set up covering evidence related to the incident, with a pool of blood seen nearby on the sidewalk.
West Georgia Street is partially blocked at Hamilton Street. Hamilton Street is also blocked between West Georgia and Dunsmuir streets. The Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire Rescue Service, and ambulances are at the scene.
source & phot: CityNews
