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Man killed in Richmond shooting, burned SUV found nearby: IHIT

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Neighbours rattled after man shot dead in quiet Richmond community
WATCH: One man is dead -- the victim of an early evening shooting in Richmond. Gang squad officers are among the investigators on the scene and Global's Kareem Gouda has the breaking news details. – Jul 28, 2023

A man is dead and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the scene in Richmond Thursday night.

Mounties were called to the scene near Minler and Blundell roads around 5:45 p.m.

Police say the man was found critically injured and, despite live-saving measures, he was pronounced dead.

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Police confirm they attended a second scene in the 12000-block of Blundell Road about 10 minutes later for an SUV engulfed in flames.

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Witnesses told Global News the incident has left them shaken.

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Police say they are working to confirm if the two scenes are connected.

However, a burned-out vehicle is a hallmark of gang-style shootings across B.C.

Police are looking for witnesses and video from the 8000-block of Minler Road and the 12000-block of Blundell Road between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to call at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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