One man is dead following an altercation at Edmonds SkyTrain station early Sunday morning.
Burnaby RCMP received reports of an incident at the station shortly before 1 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found one man in need of medical attention. He was taken to hospital but did not survive, according to a media release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
Police are now trying to determine what led to the altercation and are hoping the public can help.
“We know there were a number of people in the area at the time of this incident. We are asking anyone who has information to contact police,” Sgt. Stephanie Ashton, spokesperson for the homicide team, said in the release.
According to Ashton, investigators believe the victim was stabbed. At this time, he has been identified but few details will be released until investigators notify next of kin, Ashton added.
Officers with the Burnaby RCMP and the homicide team were on scene at Edmonds station Sunday collecting evidence. Investigators are also working with Transit police.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team at 1-877-551-IHIT(4448) or email at [email protected].
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at solvecrime.ca or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
