Charges have now been laid after yesterday’s hostage incident in downtown Vancouver.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on November 28th, a man with a knife entered the 7-11 at Drake and Granville Streets and allegedly held an employee against her will.
Thirty-seven year old Koyes Ahmad has been charged with unlawful confinement, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
As the matter is now before the courts, there is no further information for release at this time.
Ahmad remains in custody until his next appearance in Provincial Court on November 30th.
