Advertisement

VPD investigate Vancouver’s first homicide of 2017

Click to play video: 'Man dead after Downtown Eastside shooting'
Man dead after Downtown Eastside shooting
WATCH: Vancouver police are investigating the city's first homicide of the year. A man was shot inside a building on the Downtown Eastside last night. Nadia Stewart has more – Jan 29, 2017

Vancouver police are investigating the city’s first homicide of 2017.

Witnesses said they heard multiple gunshots around 10:30 p.m. at the Savoy Hotel on East Hastings Street near Gore Avenue.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police arrived and found a man in his 50s with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to hospital and died a short time later.

Police said the investigation is still in its early stages.

Sponsored content

AdChoices