NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada (Reuters) – A woman was killed and five others were injured in a stabbing at a public library near a busy shopping area in a Vancouver suburb, police said. only suspect arrested.
The attack took place in the early afternoon and investigators appealed to witnesses, especially those who had shot videos that were later posted on social media.
“We have six victims who suffered stab wounds. We have a victim who has unfortunately happened to the wounds. This victim is a woman “, explains the police sergeant. Frank Jang said at a press conference broadcast by Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
“We believe we have the only suspect in custody … viouslybviamente, the question is why this happened,” Jang told reporters in front of the library where the attack took place.
No further details of the victims were provided.
The video of the scene appeared to show a man injuring himself with a knife before moving into police custody.
Although there was no report on his condition, Jang said the suspect has a criminal record.
“My heart is up in North Vancouver tonight,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter. “You know that all Canadians keep you in our thoughts and wish a speedy recovery from the wounded.”
Written by Steve Scherer; Editing by Daniel Wallis, Cynthia Osterman and Simon Cameron-Moore