An investigation is underway in Burnaby after a targeted shooting sent one victim to hospital.
Witnesses say shots were fired just before 9 p.m. Monday on Canada Way near 12th Avenue.
Police arrived on scene to find an adult man with gun shot injuries. He was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Witnesses say the suspect allegedly involved is an adult Caucasian man, dressed in all black clothing. Police say the suspect was seen by witnesses running from the scene to a waiting dark-coloured vehicle with a roof rack. There was at least one other person in the vehicle, likely the driver, and the car left the scene quickly.
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Mounties are continuing to investigate this shooting but do believe it was targeted.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 1-604-294-7922 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
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