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Police investigating death of child after fall from Vancouver highrise

BY Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh with files from The Canadian Press, Nov 13, 2025 2:26 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Vancouver police say an eight-year-old girl died after falling from a highrise balcony in the city’s Yaletown area on Tuesday. (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Vancouver police are investigating after an eight-year-old girl died following a fall from a balcony in the city’s Yaletown neighbourhood.

Authorities say emergency crews were called to a residential building around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, after reports that the child had fallen from an upper floor. Despite efforts by first responders, police confirmed the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the department’s major crime section have taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police have not released further details, citing the sensitivity of the case.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Vancouver Police Department.

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