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One man dead, one dies in hospital after shooting in East Vancouver

Vancouver Police responded to a shooting in East Vancouver Thursday night that has now left two people dead.

The incident took place around East 31st Avenue and Inverness Street shortly around 9:30 p.m.

In a statement, Vancouver Police said they found a vehicle on East 31st Avenue and Ross Street containing two men with gunshot wounds.

One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to hospital in critical condition. He later passed away in hospital.

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A large portion of the neighbourhood has been blocked off by police tape and a number of officers have converged on the area. The Vancouver Police Major Crime Section and Gang Crime Unit are on scene along with the Mobile Command Centre.

More to come…

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