Vancouver police investigating assault, death of 92-year-old senior
Chinatown resident was found in medical distress in alley near Main and Hastings streets
Homicide investigators with the Vancouver Police Department say they have identified three suspects in an assault that may have led to the death of a 92-year-old senior.
Police say the victim was a Chinatown resident. He was found in medical distress in an alley behind the Carnegie Community Centre, at the corner of Main and East Hastings streets, on the afternoon of March 18, by someone who works in the neighbourhood.
The senior was taken to hospital by ambulance and died on March 31.
"Police were called after he passed away as medical staff determined that his injuries should be investigated," said Const. Tania Visintin, VPD's media relations officer.
"Right now, our homicide detectives are focused on if the man's injuries from the assault caused him to die."
Visintin said while three suspects have been identified, no one has been arrested.
"We share the community's grief over this loss of life and we understand there are many questions," she said.
"Information about this death will undoubtedly impact peoples' sense of safety and community in Chinatown. Although it will take time, we are committed to finding all of the answers."
Police are asking anyone with information to call the VPD Homicide Unit.