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RCMP Investigate Shooting In South Burnaby

Darpan News Desk , 16 Aug, 2019 08:00 PM

Burnaby RCMP continues to investigate a shooting that occurred early last morning.

At 4:16 a.m. this morning, Burnaby RCMP received reports of shots fired in the area of Keith Street and Ivy Avenue. Officers attended and located a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The 25-year-old male was transported to hospital and is currently being treated for the injuries he sustained in the shooting.

The Burnaby RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit is continuing the investigation. The preliminary information indicates that this was not a random incident and may have been targeted.

Police are still in the evidence gathering stage of the investigation, with no further information at this time.

Anyone with information that may assist the Burnaby RCMP is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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