Vancouver officers set on fire in Downtown Eastside altercation

April 11, 2025, 5:21 pm

Reports from Vancouver describe a violent confrontation in the city’s Downtown Eastside, where two police officers were set on fire while on patrol. The incident occurred during a targeted increase in police activity under Task Force Barrage, as officers encountered a suspect whose actions escalated the situation. Although both officers escaped serious injury, local authorities have launched an investigation into the tactics and circumstances surrounding the altercation. This development highlights ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining safety in high-risk urban areas.

thestar.com / Two Vancouver police officers escaped harm after being set on fire by suspect

VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver police officers were set on fire in the city's Downtown Eastside by a suspect trying to escape.

globalnews.ca / 2 officers set on fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, police say

Vancouver police said it happened as the pair were patrolling the area as a part of Task Force Barrage, an initiative to boost police presence in the area.

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