By: Jeremy Hainsworth
The Surrey boy died in hospital after being fatally stabbed near the Vancouver Law Courts on Saturday, July 19.
Vancouver police are investigating the stabbing death of a 15-year-old Surrey boy, who died Sunday morning following a violent altercation near Robson Square.
“Vancouver police investigators have been working non-stop to secure evidence, identify witnesses, and find the person, or people, responsible for this murder,” said Sgt. Steve Addison in a statement. “There may be people in the community who have knowledge or information that will solve this crime, and we’re asking them to come forward,” Addison said.
Police believe the victim was stabbed shortly before 11:40 p.m. July 19, near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Hornby streets.
The incident happened shortly after the Celebration of Light fireworks ended.
A passerby called 911, and police located the injured boy on Hornby Street.
Officers and other first responders provided emergency first aid but the boy died in hospital early Sunday morning.
Investigators from VPD’s operations division, forensic identification Unit, and major crime section have been working to collect evidence from the crime scene, to learn more about what led up to the homicide, and to identify anyone responsible, Addison said. Anyone with information or dash-cam footage from the area bounded by Georgia Street (north), Smithe Street (south), Howe Street (east), and Hornby Street (west) between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, are asked to call VPD’s homicide tip line at 604-717-2500.
Addison said people driving through the area with dashcams may have evidence and not know it. He said investigators spoke to a number of people present at the time who have provided information.
Police are not releasing the victim’s name at this time. Addison said police are working to determine if the teen had been at the Celebration of Light fireworks and if he was alone or with others.
Source:vancouverisawesome.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
