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5 people arrested after person reportedly shot in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Vancouver police on the scene of a reported shooting in the DTES Wednesday night. Shane MacKichan

Vancouver police are investigating a reported shooting in the Downtown Eastside.

Police said at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, multiple 911 calls reported hearing gunshots near Carrall and East Cordova streets.

One man was taken to the hospital, where he remains in serious condition, police added.

The investigation is still active but police confirmed five people were arrested.

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BC Emergency Health Services told Global News crews responded to the area for a shooting and a person was transported to the hospital.

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