Vancouver Police investigating targeted shooting in downtown Vancouver
Posted March 30, 2024 9:12 pm.
Last Updated March 31, 2024 9:48 pm.
Vancouver police were called downtown Saturday evening after reports of gunfire.
A caller informed CityNews around 6 p.m. that five gunshots were heard at the intersection of Robson and Richards Streets.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said in the release that this was a targeted shooting and is under investigation.
It says multiple witnesses began calling 9-1-1 just after 5:30 p.m. after shots were fired.
“Evidence indicates the shooting was targeted, but at this time there are no known injuries and no arrests have been made,” the release said.
“Additional VPD officers have been deployed to the downtown core, and investigators will work throughout the night to collect evidence from the crime scene.”
Streets have been blocked off with police tape, and foot traffic is being redirected.
At this time, it is unknown if anyone was injured.
Mayor Ken Sim, who was at the scene, tells CityNews that police are working to get more information.
“There’s a police incident that happened here, it would be irresponsible…to comment right now. It’s still under investigation,” he said.
“It’s an emerging situation. The VPD will come out with a statement and they will give you all the details as they become available for public safety.”
The mayor says it’s a small consolation right now, but Vancouver is still a very safe place, and work is being done to make sure it keeps getting safer.
“Public safety is a big focus and we’ve allocated a lot of resources to make sure that our police departments are fully funded,” he said.
Sim said he cannot comment on whether anyone was arrested for the incident.
Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2541.
