Accused in deadly Vancouver Starbucks stabbing awaiting trial
The man accused of murdering a father at a Vancouver Starbucks will go to trial later this year after pleading not guilty — despite a graphic video of the incident depicting the victim’s death.
The man accused of murdering a father at a downtown Vancouver Starbucks will go to trial later this year after pleading not guilty — despite a graphic video of the incident depicting the victim’s death.
On March 26, 2023, around 5:40 p.m., two men were involved in an “altercation” outside the Starbucks at West Pender and Granville streets when the victim was fatally stabbed, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
Inderdeep Singh Gosal was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Paul Stanley Schmidt, 37.
Numerous unconfirmed reports have suggested the altercation began when Schmidt asked Gosal to stop vaping near his toddler.
A graphic video of the aftermath of the stabbing made rounds on numerous social media platforms showing customers and bystanders continuing on their way as Schmidt stumbled, holding his stomach, before collapsing in a pool of blood.
A VPD constable patrolling in the area was flagged down moments after the stabbing, and arrested the suspect at the crime scene.
Additional VPD officers attempted to save the victim’s life by performing first aid, however, he succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to hospital.
Since his arrest, Gosal has appeared on video in both the B.C. Supreme Court and Provincial Court, including before Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes on March 12, 2024.
Gosal has been denied bail several times and remains in custody at North Fraser Pretrial Centre.
His matter has been marked by repeated delays, as previously reported by True North.
A preliminary hearing took place in March, but pre-trial has now been delayed until fall 2025.
The case, which is covered by several sweeping publication bans, is to move forward to a pretrial conference on September 26.
That will be followed by trial voir dires beginning December 1 — those hearings, considered “trials within a trial,” are typically held to determine the admissibility of certain pieces of evidence in criminal court.
Look at what the liberals brought into Canada. The dregs of society. Stop the immigration. Not only are they taking over our country they are killing its civilians. The government should be held accountable. Was he vetted? was he legally here? They better do a deep dive in the crime.