A person is in hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday night.
Vancouver police said shots were reported to have been fired around 8 p.m. near Homer and West Pender streets.
Officers then discovered the victim — a 46-year-old man — at the scene.
No arrests have been made.
“The investigation is still in its early stages, so what transpired between the suspect and the victim leading up to the shooting is still being confirmed,” Const. Tania Visintin said.
“There is no reason to believe this incident is related to the BC Gang Conflict, nor is it connected to any other serious investigations going on in the city.”
A heavy police presence was seen in the area as it was closed for hours during the investigation.
It’s the second shooting in downtown Vancouver in less than a week after two gunmen shot up an SUV in broad daylight on Robson Street on Saturday.
No one was injured in that shooting, despite the area being packed with bystanders and the gunman shooting close range at their target, which was all captured on video.
Anyone with information regarding either shooting is asked to contact Vancouver police at 604-717-2541.
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