VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Police say an 82-year-old man was taken hostage but was not harmed during an incident near Grandview Highway and Rupert Street.

A five-year veteran of the VPD and an employee of the store remain in hospital as investigators continue the search for evidence and a possible motive.

The man is said to have stabbed a store clerk in the back and across the neck, and started taking firearms from the gun cabinets.

He gave up the guns and made his way out of the store. When police tried to arrest the suspect as he came out of the Canadian Tire, he stabbed a VPD officer several times in the head and abdomen.

The suspect who was shot to death by police was a 38-year-old man from Alberta, described at 6’1 and 380 pounds.

Police say no one else was involved in the incident despite prior conflicting reports.

In a release, police say after a search of the suspect’s home provided police with evidence of possible criminal intentions.

Chief Palmer has spoken with stabbed officer. Not giving specifics of that discussion but says will recover. — Martin MacMahon (@martinmacmahon) November 11, 2016

Palmer says 82 year old man was taken hostage by man police shot dead. 82 year old man ultimately not physically harmed. — Martin MacMahon (@martinmacmahon) November 11, 2016