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Dad stabbed to death after asking man not to vape near his toddler

A father has been stabbed to death in Vancouver, Canada, after he asked a man to stop vaping close to his toddler.

The incident took place on Saturday evening outside a Starbucks in Vancouver’s West End. According to witnesses, the man was vaping near the father’s toddler when the father asked him to move away.

The man refused and an argument ensued. The father then asked the man to leave and the man became increasingly violent. The father then called police, but before they arrived, the man had stabbed the father multiple times with a knife.

The man then fled the scene. Emergency services were called and the father was taken to hospital, but sadly died from his injuries.

The Vancouver Police Department has since arrested a suspect in connection to the incident. He has been identified as 30-year-old David James Leggett. He is facing charges of second-degree murder.

The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Jayson Dulay. He leaves behind his wife and two young children, including the toddler he was trying to protect.

The incident has caused shock and outrage in the local community. Many have taken to social media to express their grief and horror at the senseless killing.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of knife crime and the need for greater awareness about the issue. It is a tragedy that a father would lose his life while trying to protect his child. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jayson Dulay.