Vancouver police seek public's help to identify two people in homicide investigation
Victor Charles McIntyre, 57, died after being found in distress in the park on Sept. 23.
VANCOUVER · Vancouver police have released surveillance video of two people they believe may have information about a homicide in CRAB Park last month. Victor Charles McIntyre, 57, was found in medical distress in the Downtown Eastside park early on Sept. 23 and died at the scene. The Vancouver Police Department said the incident was the city's sixth homicide of the year and that no suspects have been identified. Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area between 9 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 7 a.m. on Sept. 23 to come forward.
One video shows a woman walking near Main and East Cordova streets wearing a yellow long-sleeved shirt, green pants and burgundy shoes. The other shows a man carrying a longboard at the intersection of Columbia and Keefer streets. He is seen wearing a black jacket over a red-and-blue shirt with white lettering, black pants and white shoes. "Investigators believe these individuals may have information that could assist this ongoing homicide investigation," said Const. Megan Lui. "If you are this man or woman, or know who they are, we would ask that you contact VPD immediately."
Police were called to the park shortly before 7 a.m. PT after receiving reports of a man in distress. Sgt. Adam Donaldson, a VPD media relations officer, said solving the case requires public assistance. "This happened in an open area, it's difficult for us to solve these things unless people come forward with their information," Donaldson said.
He also emphasized the impact on the victim's family. "This person that died was somebody's child, they're going to be missed, and we hope to bring some closure to that person's family." Anyone with information is asked to contact the VPD homicide unit at 604-717-2500. Police also continue to ask anyone who knew McIntyre to get in touch.
With files from Vancouver Sun, CBC News and CityNews