The Vancouver Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a violent stabbing incident that occurred early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026. The altercation took place inside a bar located on Granville Street near Smithe Street in the Granville Entertainment District. According to police reports, the incident involved a violent dispute among three male patrons, which escalated to the point where all three sustained stab wounds from an unidentified individual. A male bar employee also attempted to intervene in the conflict and was subsequently injured. In total, four people were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Responding officers provided first aid at the scene before paramedics arrived to transport the victims to local hospitals. The suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket. Constable Darren Wong of the Vancouver Police Department stated that investigators believe the stabbing was a targeted incident linked to broader gang conflicts in the Lower Mainland region. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the altercation or possesses relevant video footage to come forward. Individuals with information are asked to contact the VPD Major Crimes unit directly at 604-717-2500. The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.