The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating an overnight homicide that occurred in East Vancouver on Wednesday.

Police report that officers arrived at the scene near East 6th Avenue and Fraser Street shortly after 1 a.m.

They found a man who had been stabbed. First responders tried to save his life; however, the 54-year-old victim died at the scene.

Police have not made any arrests yet. They also said that it is unclear if the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the VPD.

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