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Teens charged after stabbing at Vancouver high school basketball game
Two youths face aggravated assault and weapon charges after a stabbing following a high school basketball game, police said on March 5.
- Charges were approved on March 5 against two youths connected to a February 2 stabbing at Eric Hamber Secondary School, with the B.C. Prosecution Service filing assault and weapon charges.
- On Feb. 2, just after 9 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department began investigating fights among spectators following a basketball game between Eric Hamber Secondary School and Killarney Secondary School.
- Adam Donaldson confirmed to 1130 NewsRadio that an 18-year-old male victim required surgery and is recovering, while the two youths have been released on court-ordered conditions.
- On March 5, 2026, VPD's Youth Investigative and School Liaison Units identified suspects, and police made arrests following the Feb. 5 incident, principal Jason Lauzon said staff are investigating.
- VPD Sgt. Steve Addison said, 'the exact motive remains unknown,' and social media videos are being reviewed by Eric Hamber Secondary School staff and submitted via VPD web portal.
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2 youths charged after high school basketball game stabbing in Vancouver: police
Vancouver police say the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved assault charges against a 15-year-old and 16-year-old in connection to a stabbing that happened after a basketball game at Eric Hamber Secondary School in February.
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Update: Charges approved after a stabbing at a high school basketball game - Vancouver Police Department
Vancouver – Charges have been approved against two youths in relation to a stabbing after a basketball game at Eric Hamber Secondary School on February 2. Officers from VPD’s Youth Investigative and School Liaison Units worked together to identify two suspects and make the arrests. The B.C. Prosecution service has approved charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose against a 16-year-old, and one count of ass…
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