Man stabbed during ‘random’ argument on Richmond bus has died
Posted July 24, 2019 2:29 pm.
Last Updated July 24, 2019 2:58 pm.
RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – The 42-year-old man who was stabbed on a Richmond bus yesterday has died, police say.
It happened on a Coast Mountain bus near Aberdeen Centre at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say they believe a random argument started between two men and escalated into a physical assault.
When officers arrived, they found a man with serious stab wounds. He was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries.
A 22-year-old Richmond man has been arrested, but police say they are choosing not to release the identities of either man.
“We urgently need to speak with those passengers that left the bus after the incident who have not yet spoken to police.” -Sgt Frank Jang
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) July 24, 2019
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case and is now investigating. Officers are looking to speak to anyone who left the bus after the incident and has not yet spoken with police.
“Determining what initiated the dispute between the two men involved will be a key priority for our investigators,” Sergeant Frank Jang said in a press release.
