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Man left with life-threatening injuries following downtown Vancouver shooting

Click to play video: 'Man in critical condition after shooting in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside'
Man in critical condition after shooting in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
A man sustained life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the Downtown Eastside, Saturday night – Jun 11, 2023

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after being shot in downtown Vancouver Saturday night.

Police responded to a call of a shooting around 7:15 p.m. at a building near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue. Officers found the injured man on the street when they arrived.

A suspect was arrested at the scene.

Vancouver police arrested one suspect at the scene. Global News

“VPD investigators are working to determine if there are additional suspects at large,” said Sgt. Steve Addison.

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“Police will be in the area (Sunday) collecting evidence and looking for witnesses.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department’s major crime section at 604-717-2541.

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