Vancouver – Vancouver Police have identified 40-year-old Michael Bailey as the victim in Vancouver’s 11th homicide of the year.
Bailey was shot inside the London Hotel at around 5 a.m. on July 20. Two suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.
VPD investigators believe the incident was targeted. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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