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Coquitlam News: Fatal stabbing near primary school

One man died after being stabbed in Coquitlam in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the RCMP.

In a statement, police said they were called to the intersection of Westwood Street and Glen Drive, not far from Glen Elementary School, at 12:40 p.m.

“When officers arrived at the scene, they found an elderly male victim with a stab wound. Despite all efforts to revive the victim, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene,” the Coquitlam RCMP said in a statement.

A spokesman for the squad said one man had been arrested but no charges had been filed.

“The police continue to treat this investigation as active and ongoing in order to establish the circumstances,” said Cap. Paige Kuz.

An integrated homicide investigation team has been called.

Anyone who was in the area at the time or had any information was asked to call 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or send an email to investigators at ihitinfo@rcmp‐grc.gc.ca.