Canada

East Vancouver man charged with second-degree murder after fatally stabbing brother

A 27-year-old man is accused of killing his brother on Sunday in East Vancouver.

Alexander Trimble is accused of stabbing and killing 23-year-old Zachary Trimble at a home near Bruce Street and 49th East Avenue.

He was arrested on Sunday morning and remains in custody.

British Columbia prosecutors have approved a second-degree murder charge against Trimble.

Officers responded to reports of an attack around 3 a.m. PT and found Zachary Trimble seriously injured outside the house, police said in a written statement, adding that he later died from his injuries.

The investigation continues. Death is Vancouver’s sixth homicide of the year.