Vancouver police arrest man after four-hour Kingsway standoff
Police say the man was wanted on an outstanding mental health warrant and was taken to hospital for assessment after surrendering; no one was hurt.
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A man walking along Kingsway near Miller Street with a large knife, threatening pedestrians, was arrested Wednesday evening after a four-hour standoff that ended inside a residential building. The knife was on his left hip as he returned to his suite, which CCTV footage showed.
The first call came in at about 1:20 p.m. on November 11. Callers reported the man threatening pedestrians and said he had gone into a nearby building. Negotiators spent four hours trying to persuade him to come out peacefully. He left the suite shortly before 7 p.m. An Emergency Response Team moved in, and he surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. No one was hurt.
He was wanted on an outstanding mental health warrant. Police arrested him for possession of a dangerous weapon and on that warrant, and he was taken to hospital to be assessed.
"When someone armed with a weapon is in crisis, our top priority is always resolving the situation peacefully while keeping the surrounding community safe," said Constable Darren Wong of the Vancouver Police. "Our officers spent four hours working to bring this to a safe conclusion, and thanks to the coordinated efforts of our specialized units, we were able to take him into custody without anyone getting hurt so he could get the medical care he needs."
His name has not been released. Police have not said whether charges will be laid beyond the arrest grounds.
Will the man face charges beyond possession of a dangerous weapon and the mental health warrant?
What is the man's condition following his hospital assessment?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who was arrested after the Kingsway standoff in Vancouver?
Vancouver police arrested a man who had been threatening pedestrians with a large knife near Kingsway and Miller Street. His name has not been released.
When did the Kingsway standoff in Vancouver begin?
The Kingsway standoff in Vancouver began on November 11, 2026, when the first call about the man came in at about 1:20 p.m
