Vancouver Rundown Wednesday May 28, 2025
Summary
Police continue to look for those responsible for the deadly stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Abbotsford Sunday night. Two teens, originally arrested, have been released and are now said to not be suspects. The stabbing happened at around 7:30 in Larch Park. Despite the efforts of those at the scene and first responders, Billy Ledoux could not be revived. Investigators think there are people who know those responsible.
Other news…
Surrey Police think extortion might be a motive behind shots being fired at a home in the Panorama Ridge neighbourhood. Someone took shots at an executive style home on Sunday - the second such incident this month. A solar powered trailer with a camera was set-up after the first shooting - police are not specifically commenting on whether this is related to recent business extortions in the Southeast Asian community.
More than 80 truck drivers have been pulled off the road following a three-day enforcement blitz at various Lower Mainland locations. Police and bylaw officers issued almost 200 tickets for things like faulty brakes, wheels and tires. The annual blitz coincides with similar campaigns across North America.
The Whitecaps will be hosting a large outdoor watch party for Sunday’s game against Mexico’s Cruz Azul. The game will be on a big screen outside BC Place as part of a tournament that includes the best teams in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. A previous round featured the Whitecaps hosting Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in April.
Sunny and warm Wednesday with inland highs near 30. Showers Thursday. Sunny Friday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
Vancouver Sun: Homicide investigators identify 15-year-old Abbotsford stabbing victim
Surrey Now-Leader: Police investigating 2nd shooting at Surrey home in 12 days
CityNews: Police pull 84 truck drivers off Lower Mainland roads in 3 days
Global News: City of Vancouver backs down on Kitsilano supportive housing project
Vancouver Is Awesome: Big screen, watch party organized for Vancouver Whitecaps championship game
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