Man fatally stabbed along White Rock Promenade

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A second stabbing in White Rock in less than a week has left one man dead.



Police received a report of a man “suffering from apparent stab wounds” in the 15400-block of Marine Drive just before 9:30pm Tuesday night.

Despite lifesaving measures from first responders, the victim died at the scene.

“Police arrived on scene within minutes of the initial call and the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service also responded, however the suspect was not located,” said police in a statement.



The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called in to investigate the homicide.


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The suspect is described as a black male, 5’11”, wearing a hat and a grey hoodie with the hood up over the hat. He was last seeing fleeing Northbound from the promenade towards Marine Drive.

The suspect description provided by police in this incident is similar to the suspect that stabbed a 28-year-old near the White Rock Pier over the weekend.



“Given the apparent similarities between this incident and the one which occurred on Sunday evening, police are investigating to determine whether or not there is a conclusive link between the two events,” said police.

“Undoubtedly these violent incidents have raised concerns surrounding safety in our community and we want to assure the public that their safety is our top priority,” said White Rock RCMP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Rob Dixon.

“Patrols in the area have been increased and our officers will be working with IHIT to identify the suspect.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT info line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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