East Vancouver man charged with 2nd-degree murder after brother fatally stabbed

A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his brother on Sundayin East Vancouver.

Alexander Trimble is accused of stabbing and killing Zachary Trimble, 23,at a home near Bruce Street and East 49th Avenue.

He was arrested Sunday morning and remains in custody.

The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved one count of second-degree murder against Trimble.

Officers responded to reports of an assault around 3 a.m. PT and found Zachary Trimble badly injured outside the house, police said in a written statement, adding that helater died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. The death marks Vancouver's sixth homicide of the year.