What the death of the 7-Eleven stabbing suspect in Vancouver means for the investigation [Video]

British Columbia’s Independent Investigations Office has taken over the investigation of a violent confrontation that saw Vancouver police shoot and kill a suspect inside a 7-Eleven Wednesday after he allegedly stole liquor and stabbed two people.

The IIO — a civilian body responsible for police oversight — said Thursday it will not be releasing the name of the dead suspect, frustrating the search for details about an alarming incident that occurred in the heart of the city’s downtown within days of one of the year’s biggest events.

Since the suspect is dead, no charges will be laid, and no criminal proceeding will take place, according to Vancouver police, who, for privacy reasons, don’t name people unless they’re charged with a crime.

“Our investigation into the initial offence will be limited,” said Vancouver police spokesperson Sgt. Steve Addison in an interview with CBC News.

Addison said that the circumstances surrounding the …