LANGLEY, B.C. -

The RCMP say a fatal stabbing in a Vancouver suburb may be linked to drugs. A 24-year-old man was found outside a residence in Langley on Saturday night and later died in hospital.

Investigators believe a fight inside the residence spilled outside, and suspects fled after the stabbing.

Cpl. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police believe the victim knew his attacker, and it's likely related to the drug trade.

However, Carr says it's still too early to say whether the attack is related to the Vancouver-area's ongoing gang war.

Police have identified the victim, but haven't released his name to the public.