2021 North Vancouver stabbing attack

On March 27, 2021, one person was killed and six others were injured in a mass stabbing in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A man named Yannick Bandaogo was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.[1][2][3][4] In September 2021, he was additionally charged with one count of aggravated assault and five counts of attempted murder.[5][6] His trial is expected to begin in May 2023 in New Westminster.[7]

2021 North Vancouver stabbing attack
LocationNorth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
DateMarch 27, 2021 (2021-03-27)
Attack type
Mass stabbing
Deaths1
Injured6
MotiveUnder investigation[1]
AccusedYannick Bandaogo

References
  1. Britten, Liam (March 29, 2021). "Police say investigation into North Vancouver stabbing spree in early stages, no motive established". CBC News. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  2. Little, Simon (March 27, 2021). "Woman dead, six hospitalized after 'multiple' people stabbed at North Vancouver library". Global News. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  3. Ghoussoub, Michelle (March 28, 2021). "Man, 28, charged with second-degree murder as North Vancouver reels from violent attack". CBC News. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  4. Judd, Amy (March 29, 2021). "Motive in North Vancouver stabbing remains unclear, attack determined to be random: IHIT". Global News. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  5. Kotyk, Alyse (September 22, 2021). "North Vancouver stabbing: New charges announced by homicide investigators". CTV News. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  6. Judd, Amy (September 22, 2021). "Suspect in Lynn Valley Library stabbing faces more charges of attempted murder". Global News. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  7. Seyd, Jane (March 24, 2022). "Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks". North Shore News. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
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