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Two teens sent to hospital following violent incident involving vape pen

One youth was found bleeding profusely with life-threatening wounds.
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A violent encounter on Oct. 11, 2022, involving a vape pen left two teens hospitalized. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police found one suffering life-threatening injuries including stab wounds.

A violent encounter Tuesday night (Oct. 11) on the city's west side left two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­teens hospitalized. 

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police believe the incident started when one youth accused the other of stealing a vape pen.

Several witnesses reported seeing two people fighting near a bus stop at Dunbar and West 41 Avenue around 8:30 p.m., according to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Department (VPD).

When police officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old bleeding profusely with a number of life-threatening injuries including multiple stab wounds. The victim required surgery and was taken to hospital by ambulance. The teen is expected to survive. 

Police later located an 18-year-old suspect in East Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­who also required hospitalization but whose injuries are not life-threatening. 

The VPD is currently investigating and asks anyone who witnessed the incident to call its Major Crime Section at 604-717-2541.