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Armed suspect injured in police-involved shooting in Vancouver, B.C.

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Armed suspect injured in police-involved shooting in Vancouver
A 52-year-old suspect is in hospital and expected to face charges after a police-involved shooting in East Vancouver's Commercial Drive neighbourhood on Saturday night. Julia Foy reports – Jul 17, 2022

A suspect is in hospital after a police-involved shooting in East Vancouver’s Commercial Drive neighbourhood on Saturday night.

Police were called to a break-in at a building near Gore Ave. and Railway Street around 8:45 p.m.

While officers were responding to the call, VPD police tried to stop a vehicle that was leaving that area.

“The driver allegedly failed to stop and drove to the area of Commercial Drive and East 2nd Avenue, where shots were fired,” Sgt. Steve Addison said, a VPD officer.

“A 52-year-old man who was armed with a gun was injured in the interaction. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in custody and under guard.”

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Police said no officers were physically injured in the incident, however, a police service dog received medical treatment and is expected to recover.

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating the incident.

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