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It was November 5, 1927, and Constable Ernest Sargent was walking a one-man beat in Vancouver’s west side. It was 4:30 a.m. when he stopped in the 2700 block of Alder Street to make his mandatory hourly call to the dispatcher. He reported that everything was quiet.
As he hung up, he noticed a suspicious man walking toward him from across the street. Constable Sargent approached and asked what he was doing out so late. The man, a Chinese male who appeared to be about 40 years old, mumbled a reply and continued walking past him.
Suddenly, the man pulled out a .38-calibre semi-automatic pistol and shot Constable Sargent in the stomach at point-blank range. He fired a second shot but missed. Despite his injuries, Constable Sargent managed to draw his service revolver and fire all six rounds at the fleeing suspect. He then staggered across the street to the police call box and called for help.
A neighbour, who happened to be a doctor, heard the gunshots and rushed outside. He helped the wounded constable into his home and administered first aid until an ambulance arrived.
Even from his hospital bed, Constable Sargent was able to provide investigators with a detailed description of his attacker. He also identified the suspect from a police mug-shot book. The man was identified as Leong Chung, a well-known criminal, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Investigators also discovered evidence of an attempted break-in to a home at 2720 Alder Street on the morning of the shooting. Footprints were found in the soft dirt beneath a basement window, and a small woodpile had been knocked over. It appeared Chung may have been preparing to break into the home when something interrupted him.
Surgeons operated on Constable Sargent, but they were unable to stop the bleeding. Five days after the shooting, on November 10, he died from his injuries. He was just 25 years old and had served with the Vancouver Police Department for only three years.
Chung was arrested several days later in Victoria and brought to trial but was found not guilty.
Despite the arrest and trial, his death remains an unsolved case in VPD history.
We honour Constable Sargent’s courage, his service to the people of Vancouver, and his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Ernest Sargent: police officer, husband, brother, son.
#NeverForget #EOW
As he hung up, he noticed a suspicious man walking toward him from across the street. Constable Sargent approached and asked what he was doing out so late. The man, a Chinese male who appeared to be about 40 years old, mumbled a reply and continued walking past him.
Suddenly, the man pulled out a .38-calibre semi-automatic pistol and shot Constable Sargent in the stomach at point-blank range. He fired a second shot but missed. Despite his injuries, Constable Sargent managed to draw his service revolver and fire all six rounds at the fleeing suspect. He then staggered across the street to the police call box and called for help.
A neighbour, who happened to be a doctor, heard the gunshots and rushed outside. He helped the wounded constable into his home and administered first aid until an ambulance arrived.
Even from his hospital bed, Constable Sargent was able to provide investigators with a detailed description of his attacker. He also identified the suspect from a police mug-shot book. The man was identified as Leong Chung, a well-known criminal, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Investigators also discovered evidence of an attempted break-in to a home at 2720 Alder Street on the morning of the shooting. Footprints were found in the soft dirt beneath a basement window, and a small woodpile had been knocked over. It appeared Chung may have been preparing to break into the home when something interrupted him.
Surgeons operated on Constable Sargent, but they were unable to stop the bleeding. Five days after the shooting, on November 10, he died from his injuries. He was just 25 years old and had served with the Vancouver Police Department for only three years.
Chung was arrested several days later in Victoria and brought to trial but was found not guilty.
Despite the arrest and trial, his death remains an unsolved case in VPD history.
We honour Constable Sargent’s courage, his service to the people of Vancouver, and his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Ernest Sargent: police officer, husband, brother, son.
#NeverForget #EOW
#VPDNews: A 78-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street during heavy rain in Vancouver.
The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on November 6 at the intersection of Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue. The woman was crossing Dunbar Street in an unmarked crosswalk when she was struck by a Lexus sedan. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The woman was transported to Vancouver General Hospital by ambulance, but she died in hospital the following day.
"Witnesses noted it was heavily raining at the time of the collision," said Sergeant Adam Donaldson of the Vancouver Police Department. "The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time."
This incident marks Vancouver's 13th fatal traffic collision of the year.
The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on November 6 at the intersection of Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue. The woman was crossing Dunbar Street in an unmarked crosswalk when she was struck by a Lexus sedan. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The woman was transported to Vancouver General Hospital by ambulance, but she died in hospital the following day.
"Witnesses noted it was heavily raining at the time of the collision," said Sergeant Adam Donaldson of the Vancouver Police Department. "The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time."
This incident marks Vancouver's 13th fatal traffic collision of the year.
#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is launching a traffic safety campaign, Project Vigilance, to raise awareness about how to stay safe while driving, riding or walking during the longer hours of darkness this season.
“We’re seeing serious incidents on the roads. This includes a woman killed while riding an e-scooter over the weekend, a pedestrian killed, and a seven-year-old child hit by a vehicle,” says VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson. “The clocks aren’t turning back so we need to be a little more aware of the darkness and our surroundings this season.”
Every day, there will be fewer daylight hours until the winter solstice on Dec. 21, which is the shortest day of the year. Officers will be targeting high-risk intersections and corridors, including school zones.
“We’ll be targeting speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, jaywalking, and lack of helmets, among other behaviours that can cause harm,” says Donaldson. “In Vancouver, we love to wear black and carry black umbrellas. If you can clip a reflector to a bag or your clothing, it’ll help drivers see you.”
An e-scooter safety awareness campaign in September saw more than 1,275 warnings and tickets handed out with the majority handed out as warnings. This campaign may include less warnings and more tickets.
Rules of the road reminders:
➡️Follow the posted speed limits. The max speed for e-scooters is 25km/h.
➡️Driving or riding under the influence of alcohol/drugs or using a mobile device/cellphone while driving or riding is illegal.
➡️Helmets are mandatory for all ages while cycling on public roads and bike lanes.
➡️Riding on sidewalks is prohibited unless a traffic sign explicitly permits it.
➡️Doubling is not allowed.
➡️A white front light and a red rear light/reflector must be used on bikes between sunset and sunrise. E-scooters must have front and rear lights.
“We’re seeing serious incidents on the roads. This includes a woman killed while riding an e-scooter over the weekend, a pedestrian killed, and a seven-year-old child hit by a vehicle,” says VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson. “The clocks aren’t turning back so we need to be a little more aware of the darkness and our surroundings this season.”
Every day, there will be fewer daylight hours until the winter solstice on Dec. 21, which is the shortest day of the year. Officers will be targeting high-risk intersections and corridors, including school zones.
“We’ll be targeting speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, jaywalking, and lack of helmets, among other behaviours that can cause harm,” says Donaldson. “In Vancouver, we love to wear black and carry black umbrellas. If you can clip a reflector to a bag or your clothing, it’ll help drivers see you.”
An e-scooter safety awareness campaign in September saw more than 1,275 warnings and tickets handed out with the majority handed out as warnings. This campaign may include less warnings and more tickets.
Rules of the road reminders:
➡️Follow the posted speed limits. The max speed for e-scooters is 25km/h.
➡️Driving or riding under the influence of alcohol/drugs or using a mobile device/cellphone while driving or riding is illegal.
➡️Helmets are mandatory for all ages while cycling on public roads and bike lanes.
➡️Riding on sidewalks is prohibited unless a traffic sign explicitly permits it.
➡️Doubling is not allowed.
➡️A white front light and a red rear light/reflector must be used on bikes between sunset and sunrise. E-scooters must have front and rear lights.
#VPDNews: A woman has died following an e-scooter collision in downtown Vancouver this morning.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., a man and a woman were riding an e-scooter northbound on Seymour Street when they entered the intersection at West Pender Street. They were not wearing helmets and collided with a transit bus travelling westbound on West Pender Street. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Vancouver Police Department's Collision Investigation Unit is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam, security, or cell phone video of the incident is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012 or by email at vpdciu@vpd.ca.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., a man and a woman were riding an e-scooter northbound on Seymour Street when they entered the intersection at West Pender Street. They were not wearing helmets and collided with a transit bus travelling westbound on West Pender Street. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Vancouver Police Department's Collision Investigation Unit is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam, security, or cell phone video of the incident is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012 or by email at vpdciu@vpd.ca.
