Man shot, killed in possible targeted shooting Wednesday evening in Burnaby
BURNABY — Homicide investigators in B.C. have been called to Burnaby after a shooting Wednesday evening left one man dead.
According to a statement from Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Corporal Mike Kalanj, Mounties in Burnaby were dispatched for a report of shots fired just before 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 to an area near Still Creek Avenue and Still Creek Drive in North Burnaby. When police arrived, they found a male victim already deceased.
Approximately 15 minutes later, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Nursery Street and Lakefield Drive, in South Burnaby. Investigators are working to determine any connection to the shooting.
Police have secured both scenes and will remain in these areas as the investigation continues.
