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Man in hospital after shooting in Granville Street Entertainment District

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Shooting on Granville Street sends one to hospital
WATCH: One man is in hospital and Vancouver police are searching for suspects following a shooting in the Granville Entertainment District, Tuesday night. – Jan 18, 2023

A man was sent to hospital after a shooting in the Granville Street Entertainment District Tuesday night, Vancouver police say.

Police said the victim was on Granville Street, near Nelson Street, just after 10 p.m. when gunfire ignited.

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The victim, a 32-year-old man, suffered life-threatening injuries, according to police.

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No information has been released regarding suspects or motives.

The area was taped off for several hours as investigators combed the area for evidence.

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It is unknown if the shooting was targeted. No arrests have been made.

Global News has reached out to Vancouver police for more details.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact VPD at 604-717-2541.

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