Woman fatally stabbed in Gastown, Vancouver police say
Vancouver police say they are investigating a fatal stabbing on Sunday in Gastown. The VPD says it arrested a 31-year-old man who has since been released.
31-year-old man arrested but later released without charges
Vancouver police say they are investigating a fatal stabbing on Sunday in Gastown.
Police officers were called at 4:30 a.m. PT after reports of a woman being stabbed near Carrall and Water streets.
First responders provided care at the scene; however, police say 40-year-old Michelle Bell of Surrey died later in hospital.
A 31-year-old man was arrested by the Vancouver Police Department in connection with Bell's death but has since been released.
Police believe the victim and suspect knew each other.
Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact the Vancouver police homicide unit at 604-717-2500.