Latest news with #KalwinderThind
CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
Suspect arrested, charged in 2018 killing of Granville Street nightclub promoter
Social Sharing Over seven years since the killing of a Granville Street nightclub promoter, Vancouver police say a suspect has been arrested and charged. Kalwinder Thind, 23, was fatally stabbed outside Cabana Lounge at 1159 Granville Street in the early hours of January 27, 2018, after an altercation between two groups inside the club spilled out to the street. Police say they believe Thind was trying to intervene when he was stabbed. He was taken to hospital, where he died. On Tuesday morning, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) announced the B.C. Prosecution Service had approved one count of second-degree murder against 28-year-old New Westminster resident Sukhjit Sidhu, on May 28. He was arrested the same day and remains in custody. According to police, several people fled the scene right after the incident and before officers arrived, including the suspect. At the time, a spokesperson with the VPD said the incident appeared to be "an alcohol-fuelled fight that simply got out of hand." saying it would be key to solving the case.
Global News
6 days ago
- General
- Global News
Man charged in 2018 stabbing death of Granville Street nightclub promoter
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Granville Street nightclub promoter in 2018. Kalwinder Thind, 23, was stabbed and killed outside Cabana Lounge on the morning of Jan. 27, 2018, after an altercation that started between two groups inside the club spilled out onto the street. Police believe Thind was killed when he attempted to intervene around 2:30 a.m. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy On May 28, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of second-degree murder against 28-year-old Sukhjit Sidhu. The New Westminster resident was arrested on May 28 by Vancouver homicide investigators. Sidhu had fled the scene on Jan. 27, 2018, before officers arrived, Vancouver police said in an update on Tuesday. He remains in custody, police confirmed.
