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Police found the 32-year-old man injured, but dead at the scene.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Karin Larsen
Published at 10:09 p.m. EDT
The man killed in a stabbing in Vancouver’s Chinatown has been identified by police as a local chef.
Police say Wataru Kakiuchi was found injured near Union and Main streets shortly before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.
He died before he could be transported to hospital.
The 32-year-old worked at the Hapa Izakaya Japanese restaurant in Yaletown.
Mayor Ken Sim said police had increased their presence in Chinatown. He described this murder assenseless act of violence
and said Mr. Kakiuchi was much more than a talented chef.
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Police are asking witnesses who were near Main and Union streets between midnight and 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to contact them.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Karin Larsen
A precious friend to many
He was a positive presence and a treasured friend to many. His contributions to our community will not be forgotten
Mr. Sim said in a press release.
Kakiuchi. We stand with you during this time of sadness and mourning”,”text”:”On behalf of the City of Vancouver, I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. Kakiuchi’s family, friends and colleagues. We are with you in this time of sadness and mourning”}}”>On behalf of the City of Vancouver, I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. Kakiuchi’s family, friends and colleagues. We are with you during this time of sadness and mourning
did he declare.
Police say they have not yet made any arrests in the case, nor have they determined a motive for the attack.
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