A shadow fell over Yaletown Tuesday afternoon as an eight-year-old girl tragically lost her life. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m., shattering the quiet of a residential building on Nelson Street and Expo Boulevard.
The young girl plummeted from the 23rd floor, landing on the 7th, according to Vancouver police. First responders arrived swiftly, desperately attempting to save her, but their efforts proved futile.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, a devastating outcome that has left the community reeling. The circumstances surrounding the fall are now under intense scrutiny by investigators.
Police have not yet released details regarding who else was inside the condo at the time of the incident. Their investigation is focused on piecing together the events that led to this heartbreaking tragedy.
Anyone with information that could assist in understanding what happened is urged to contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-2500. The loss of a child is a profound sorrow, and authorities seek to understand the full picture of this devastating event.
