Video posted on social media showed responders rushing to save lives

Multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing rampage in Vancouver, cops have said. 

Vancouver Police said officers were responding to a ‘violent incident’ near Robson Street and Hamilton Street in the city’s downtown just after 3pm on Wednesday. 

‘A number of people have been stabbed, and the suspect has been shot by police. We’ll provide more info when it’s available,’ the department said on X.

The grisly attack unfolded close to the Vancouver Public Library in an area usually bustling with residents and tourists. 

Footage posted on social media showed first responders rushing into a 7-Eleven store across the road from the library.

Video posted on social media showed responders rushing to save lives

One victim was carried on a stretcher into an ambulance

Disturbing video also showed a firefighter performing CPR on a victim while other first responders carried them away on a stretcher

First responders scrambled to save lives after the downtown Vancouver stabbing on Wednesday

One victim was seen being carried away on a stretcher

Footage posted on social media showed first responders rushing into a 7-Eleven store 

A video seen by The Canadian Press shows police aiming their guns over the counter of a convenience store and firing at least 10 times.

Police can be heard on the video yelling ‘move over’ as several cops aimed their guns at a target, per the outlet. 

Student Mainul Islam, who can be seen in the video, told the newspaper police stopped him from entering the store before he witnessed them shoot a man he described as ‘homeless’.

Disturbing video also showed a firefighter performing CPR on a victim while other first responders carried them away on a stretcher.

They were then bundled into an ambulance surrounded by police cruisers. 

Police have cordoned off the crossroads and a heavy emergency service presence remains on scene. 

The knifeman is yet to be identified and police have not disclosed a suspected motive.  

This is a breaking news story with updates to follow. 

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