Vancouver gun shots

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As shots rang out, bystanders ran for cover during targeted shooting Saturday in downtown Vancouver
One eyewitness who called 911 said a couple dozen people ran into an IGA after the shots rang out.

Published Mar 30, 2024
Vancouver police later confirmed it was a targeted shooting.

"Evidence indicates the shooting was targeted, but at this time there are no known injuries and no arrests have been made," Sgt. Steve Addison said in a statement.

Sources told Postmedia reporter Kim Bolan the target of the shooting is linked to the Brothers Keepers gang.
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The shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. on Robson Street between Homer and Richards streets.

Mayor Ken Sim, who was in the area to attend a concert, later arrived at the scene to get a briefing from police.

"There was an incident here. Public safety was at risk. I don't have more to say at this point in time," Sim said.