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One man is dead and another is in custody after a fatal stabbing at the Biltmore Hotel on Tuesday.
Vancouver police say 72-year-old Alex Gortmaker was murdered inside the hotel after an altercation with another man around 2:40 p.m.
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The VPD says the first officers that arrived found Gortmaker suffering from stab wounds. Police and paramedics tried revive the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 27-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening and remains in custody.
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing of a 72-year-old man that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Mount Pleasant area.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) responded to reports of a serious assault at around 2:40 pm at the Biltmore Hotel, which is located on 395 Kingsway. The housing program includes 95 residential units with priority given to nearby residents who are at-risk or suffering from homelessness.
The victim was identified as Alex Gortmaker, who was found by police “suffering from stab wounds.”
First responders attempted to revive the senior but he was pronounced dead on the scene. At this point in time, it’s not believed that the suspect and the victim knew each other.
VANCOUVER Police in Vancouver are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened at the Biltmore Hotel Tuesday. Police say a 72-year-old East Vancouver man, Alex Gortmaker, was stabbed to death in the afternoon. Investigators believe there is no relationship between the victim and suspect, said Const. Tania Visintin in a news release. This is an unfortunate case where the victim and suspect had an altercation that tragically resulted in Mr. Gortmaker getting stabbed. Officers were called to the area shortly after 2:30 p.m. and investigators shut down Prince Edward Street at East 11th Avenue for more than 12 hours. Police say a 27-year-old man was arrested in the evening and is in custody. The investigation is ongoing, however.