Three people were taken to hospital after they were stabbed by a stranger at the Light Up Chinatown festival Sunday evening. Vancouver Police say the motive is unclear.
“Our city stands shoulder to shoulder with Light up Chinatown!, our Chinese community and all those who participated today,” Sim shared in a statement Sunday night.
“We will not allow this senseless act of violence to disrupt celebrations of all that makes our city great, and we will work each and every day to ensure Vancouver is a place where people can live, work and thrive in a safe environment.”Story continues below advertisement “We are heartbroken and devastated by the incident that transpired during the Light Up Chinatown! festival,” Lee stated.
“On behalf of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, as well as the organizing committee and the community, our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.”
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