A terrifying stabbing incident occurred in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, where several people were stabbed before the police shot the suspect.

Details of the incident:

• The incident took place near Robson and Hamilton Streets, where Vancouver police issued a brief statement on social media in the afternoon stating there was a "violent incident" at the scene.

• Videos and images on social media showed a large presence of emergency responders and one of the victims on a stretcher receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Police confrontation with the suspect:

• Video footage obtained by The Canadian Press showed police aiming their weapons over a counter inside a 7-Eleven store, where at least 10 gunshots were fired.

• In the video, the sound of police can be heard shouting "Move back," as several officers aim their weapons inside the store.

Consequences and investigations:

• The police have not yet released any information on the condition or exact number of the victims, nor have they disclosed the suspect's identity or motives.

• Authorities are still investigating the incident and working to gather evidence to clarify the circumstances of the attack.

The incident has raised widespread concern among Vancouver residents and visitors, as this area is a busy commercial and tourist hub.