Four people stabbed at Granville Street bar; suspect still at large

Vancouver police are looking for a suspect after four people were stabbed at a bar in the Granville Entertainment District early Saturday.

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said officers were called to a bar on Granville Street near Smithe Street just before 3:00 a.m. on October 17. Police said witnesses described an altercation that escalated inside the establishment. Three male patrons were stabbed by a suspect who has not been identified.

A male bar employee was also hurt while trying to step in, police said.

Officers gave first aid at the scene until paramedics arrived. All four people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the VPD.

Police link to gang conflict

Constable Darren Wong said police believe the incident was targeted and connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict. Police did not describe the evidence behind that belief, and no arrest or charges have been announced.

What to know

• Suspect description: Police describe the suspect as a Black man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with dreadlocks, last seen in a black puffy jacket.
• Status: The suspect remains at large.
• How to help: Anyone with information, or with video footage, is asked to contact VPD Major Crimes at 604-717-2500.