British Columbia

East Vancouver man charged with 2nd-degree murder after brother fatally stabbed

Alexander Trimble, 27, is facing one count of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his brother Zachary Trimble, 23.

Alexander Trimble, 27, arrested Sunday morning in connection with death of brother Zachary, 23

Vancouver police have arrested and charged Alexander Trimble, 27, for fatally stabbing his brother outside an East Vancouver home early Sunday. (Shane MacKichan)

A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his brother on Sunday in East Vancouver.

Alexander Trimble is accused of stabbing and killing Zachary Trimble, 23, at a home near Bruce Street and East 49th Avenue.

He was arrested Sunday morning and remains in custody. 

The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved one count of second-degree murder against Trimble.

Officers responded to reports of an assault around 3 a.m. PT and found Zachary Trimble badly injured outside the house, police said in a written statement, adding that he later died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. The death marks Vancouver's sixth homicide of the year.