Vancouver police investigate homicide in Fraserview

A 49-year-old woman was found dead in south Vancouver on Wednesday, April 3. Police believe it was a targeted shooting. Monika Gul reports.

By Charlie Carey and Hana Mae Nassar

Posted April 3, 2024 11:09 am.

Last Updated April 3, 2024 8:56 pm.

Police say they are investigating a homicide after the body of a 49-year-old woman was found in south Vancouver Wednesday morning.

In an update around 3 p.m., the VPD said it received reports of a deceased woman in the area of Rosemont Drive and East 57th Avenue, just north of the Fraserview Golf Course, around 6 a.m.

No arrests have been made but police say this appears to have been a “targeted incident.”

Vancouver police confirm they are investigating the death of a woman after a body was found Wednesday morning in the Fraserview neighbourhood.
Vancouver police confirm they are investigating the death of a woman after a body was found Wednesday morning in the Fraserview neighbourhood.
Vancouver police confirm they are investigating the death of a woman after a body was found Wednesday morning in the Fraserview neighbourhood.
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Callers to CityNews reported a large police presence through the morning and early afternoon in the area.

Multiple scenes appeared to be taped off, with an Acura sedan also seen behind police tape.

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Few other details were provided.

The VPD is asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 604-717-2500.

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-With files from Monika Gul

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