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Police investigate daylight shooting in Burnaby

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Police investigate targetted shooting in Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood
RCMP responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the Brentwood area Thursday afternoon. Police tape surrounds a black pick-up truck with numerous bullet holes in the windshield, and RCMP are looking into a vehicle found burning a few blocks away – Nov 30, 2023

RCMP were called to the Brentwood area of Burnaby, B.C., on Thursday for a reported shooting.

In a media release, Burnaby RCMP said the gunfire broke out shortly after noon in the 4300-block of Dawson Street.

A grey pickup truck with multiple bullet holes in the front windshield was behind police tape at the scene.

Incredibly, police said no one was injured in the attack. RCMP are also investigating a torched vehicle found in the 8700-block of Maple Grove Crescent about 20 minutes after the shooting.

“The incident appears to be targeted,” Cpl. Mike Kalanj said. “Police will remain the area for quite some time.”

Dawson Street was closed in both directions between Madison and Rosser avenues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

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