East Vancouver Triple Stabbing: Jinfeng Guan Dies in Hospital
- Cindy Peterson
- Sep 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 21
The lone survivor of the Sept 5 triple stabbing in East Vancouver has died in hospital, Vancouver police said Monday. Jinfeng Guan, 50, died Thursday.
Police said they have notified Crown counsel and are submitting evidence for consideration of additional charges.
Viet Quy John Ly, 54, was charged Sept 7 with two counts of second degree murder and one count of aggravated assault, and he remains in custody.
Timeline Of East Vancouver Triple Stabbing: Sept 5 to now
Sept 5: Police respond shortly before 2 p.m. to a stabbing call in Joyce-Collingwood. A 50-year-old woman is found with life-threatening injuries near Vanness Avenue and Spencer Street, and two women are found deceased in another building near Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue.
Sept 6 +7: Vancouver police arrest a 54-year-old man and the B.C. Prosecution Service later approves two counts of second degree murder and one count of aggravated assault against Viet Quy John Ly, 54.
Sept 11: The surviving victim, identified as Jinfeng Guan, 50, dies in hospital.
Sept 15: Vancouver police announce Guan’s death and say evidence is being submitted to Crown counsel for consideration of additional charges.
Sept 17: Canadian Press reporting notes interim bail was denied and the next Vancouver Provincial Court appearance is set for Sept 26.
Who The Victims Are & The Accused
Police identified the deceased victims as Jianghui Deng, 55, and Chunxiu Yin, 54. They were found in a residential building near Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue on Sept 5.
Jinfeng Guan, 50, was found with life-threatening injuries in a separate building about two blocks away near Vanness Avenue and Spencer Street. She died in hospital on Sept 11.
The accused is Viet Quy John Ly, 54. He was charged on Sept 7 with two counts of second degree murder and one count of aggravated assault, and remains in custody.
Police say they have submitted evidence to Crown counsel to consider additional charges following Guan’s death. No additional or amended charges had been posted publicly as of Sept 17.
Current Charges: What Could Change?
Viet Quy John Ly is charged with two counts of second degree murder and one count of aggravated assault. Police say they have submitted evidence to Crown counsel to consider additional charges following Jinfeng Guan’s death.
What Second Degree Murder Means in Canada
All murder that is not first degree is classified as second degree under the Criminal Code. A conviction for first or second degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence.
What Does Aggravated Assault Mean?
Aggravated assault is defined as wounding, maiming, disfiguring, or endangering the life of the complainant, with a maximum penalty of 14 years.
After a victim dies - how charges may be reassessed
Crown prosecutors apply a two part test for charge approval and continue to reassess that test throughout a prosecution. New evidence, including a victim’s death, can lead Crown to amend or add charges if the evidentiary and public interest standards are met.
East Vancouver Triple Stabbing: What Happens Next in Court
Custody status and next date
Viet Quy John Ly remains in custody after interim bail was denied. His next appearance is set for Sept 26 at Vancouver Provincial Court.
How to check daily court lists
BC posts daily court lists each morning that show scheduled appearances by accused name. You can search the provincial Daily Court Lists and Court Services Online on the morning of the hearing.
If you need help now
VictimLinkBC offers 24-7 confidential support and referrals for victims and witnesses in B.C. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger, or use the VPD non-emergency line for non-urgent reports.
Stay safe.
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