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Vancouver Police are trying to identify men involved in the stabbing of a Good Samaritan last month.
Police shared a shocking video of the incident, which shows a man intervening after witnessing another man steal a homeless man’s belongings.
#VPDNews: The #VPD is asking for the public's help to identify three men in relation to the stabbing of a Good Samaritan last month. He intervened when the men allegedly stole from a homeless man. Call 604-717-4021 with any info. pic.twitter.com/oDlbps4dCz
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) February 3, 2023
The incident happened on Jan. 14 around 11 p.m. near the entrance of the Granville Street SkyTrain station.
In the video, three men gather next to the homeless man, who is seated on a bench. One man appears to film while another first takes the hat off his head, then a bag that was on the ground next to him.
The incident happened on January 14 around 11 p.m. near the entrance of the Granville Street SkyTrain station. The victim was treated in hospital for serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/MQ9wJrmbhQ
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) February 3, 2023
However, as the alleged thief tries to run away, a witness in a red hoodie stops him, grabbing the stolen bag. A confrontation ensues, resulting in the Good Samaritan being stabbed.
Police said he was treated in hospital for serious injuries.