Man shot dead in Burnaby

Vehicle on fire near Nursery Street and Lakefield Drive in South Burnaby. screenshot (X @thedirtynews)

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to Burnaby on Wednesday after a shooting left one man deceased.

Just before 5:30 p.m. on September 10, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired near Still Creek Avenue and Still Creek Drive in North Burnaby. Police located a male victim already deceased.

Approximately 15 minutes later, Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Nursery Street and Lakefield Drive in South Burnaby. Investigators are working to determine any links to the shooting.

Police have secured both scenes and will remain in these areas as the investigation continues.

It is very early in the investigation; however, it is believed this may be a targeted event, and police believe there are no further risks to public safety from this incident.

IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation.

Homicide investigators are looking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video or CCTV in either area, Still Creek Avenue and Still Creek Drive, as well as Nursery Street and Lakefield Drive, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on September 10.

 

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