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A man is dead in what Vancouver police say is the city’s third homicide of 2026.

In a news release, police said the victim was stabbed near East Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue early Thursday morning.

A witness called 911 shortly after 12:30 a.m., and paramedics rushed the man to hospital where he later died, according to police.

Investigators have identified the victim as 36-year-old Matthew MacFarlane.

Police have not arrested a suspect in the killing, and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 604-717-2500.