The 15-year-old boy stabbed to death near Robson Square in downtown Vancouver has been identified as Sened Mussie Gebreamlak Woldai, of Surrey.A 17-year-old suspect is in custody, however his identity has not been released due to his age.Woldai was identified by his family, who shared the news of his passing in a SelamFundMe page."With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our beloved son, Sened Mussie Gebreamlak Woldai, born on February 1, 2010, and tragically passed away on July 20, 2025," his parents, Mussie Gebreamlak Woldai & Yorsaelm Okubazghi Gebrihiwet, wrote. "Sened was a kind, joyful, and compassionate boy whose bright smile touched many lives."They explained that the goal was to lay Woldai to rest "close to extended family" in Eritrea, adding that funds raised would "help cover funeral and travel expenses.""Your prayers, donations, and shares mean so much during this painful time," they concluded.As of Thursday, over $1,000 of the $25,000 goal has been raised.According to the Vancouver Police Department, the suspect — originally from Surrey — was taken into custody around 11 p.m. Monday night after turning himself in at the VPD patrol office near Kingsway and Nanaimo St.No charges have been laid..The incident took place shortly before 11:40 p.m. on Saturday next to the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe St. and Hornby St. A passerby noticed a boy suffering from stab wounds and called 911. When first responders arrived on scene, they provided emergency first aid and transported him to hospital. Despite their best efforts, however, he died in hospital early Sunday morning.The victim's identity has not been made public, with the VPD only noting that he was originally from Surrey.Investigators from VPD's Operations Division, Forensic Identification Unit, and Major Crime Section have put out a call for witnesses, or those who may have captured the incident on their dash-cam."Anyone with information, or anyone with dash-cam in the area bounded by Georgia Street (north), Smithe Street (south), Howe Street (east), and Hornby Street (west) between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, are asked to call the Vancouver Police Homicide tip line at 604-717-2500," the VPD said. .Due to a high level of spam content being posted in our comment section below, all comments undergo manual approval by a staff member during regular business hours (Monday - Friday). Your patience is appreciated.
