White Rock’s mayor is urging residents to “exercise caution and remain vigilant” after two stabbings on the waterfront in the past three days — one of which claimed the life of the victim last night.
Mayor Megan Knight was speaking at a City of White Rock press conference on Wednesday (April 24) at city hall.
Knight is on hand along with chief administrative officer Guillermo Ferrero, with representatives from IHIT (Integrated Homicide Investigation Team) and the White Rock RCMP.
“Our priority is the safety and well-being of our city,” Knight said. “Rest assured we are dedicated to keeping you informed and taking every possible measure to uphold order in our community.”
The press conference, which is continuing, follows a fatal stabbing on the waterfront last night (Tuesday).
Shortly before 9:30 p.m., White Rock RCMP received a report of a man suffering from apparent stab wounds in the 15400-block of Marine Drive. Despite lifesaving measures provided by first responders on scene, the person did not survive, an RCMP release noted.
It’s the second stabbing this week in White Rock, following an attack on the promenade — just 500 or so metres from Tuesday night’s attack — on Sunday night.
The suspect in both cases is described as a Black man in a grey hoodie and hat.
“Although there are apparent similarities between the two at this time, the RCMP cannot confirm that they are related,” Knight said. “Please be assured that investigators are diligently exploring all possible leads.”
White Rock RCMP are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who was taking photos or video in the area, to contact police.
The press conference is ongoing.
More to come.
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