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By The Canadian Press

Homicide investigation underway after two found dead in Vancouver home

Nov 11, 2026 | 3:06 PM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have launched a homicide probe after two people were found dead in a home early Wednesday.

Vancouver police say they were called to a home on East 52nd Avenue at about 12:45 a.m.

Investigators say they found two people dead, a 27-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman.

No further details have been released.

The Vancouver Police Department’s homicide team has taken over the case and the investigation is ongoing.

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Police say they believe the deaths to be an isolated incident with no ongoing public safety risks.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 11, 2026.

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