Body found on Vancouver beach classified as homicide

A body was discovered on the beach at CRAB Park in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on March 22, 2025. Police were called to the scene around 8:30 a.m. after someone reported the body. Authorities believe this may be the first homicide in Vancouver for 2025. In a press release, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed the body was male and that he was killed on Saturday morning. However, they did not provide many details. The cause of death is still unclear, and the victim has not yet been identified. Police have not made any arrests and have not indicated whether the person died on the beach or if the body washed ashore. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the police at 604-717-2500. V.I.A. has reached out to the VPD for more information and will provide updates as they become available.