Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Vancouver Friday evening

A Vancouver Police cruiser is seen on Granville Street in Vancouver on Friday August 16, 2024. — A Vancouver Police cruiser is seen on Granville Street in Vancouver on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted August 17, 2024 11:01 am.

Last Updated August 17, 2024 9:31 pm.

Police have arrested a man after shots were fired in downtown Vancouver Friday evening.

The VPD says the man was found shooting a gun into an open parking lot near Granville and Helmcken just after 6 p.m.

“Officers observed this and took the man into custody,” Const. Tania Visintin told 1130 NewsRadio.

“There were no injuries and firearm related charges will be recommended.”

Police are investigating the incident.

“Officers are working to collect more evidence and piece together what circumstances led up to the shooting,” Visintin said.

The VPD says there is no risk to public safety.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Retrial confirmed in case of gang shooting that killed Vancouver teen

Retrial confirmed in case of gang shooting that killed Vancouver teen

The BC Prosecution service confirmed Wednesday that a court case related to a deadly 2018 shooting in Vancouver, which was declared a mistrial Tuesday, will be retried.

18m ago

2 men charged after 2023 investigation into Lower Mainland drug trafficking operation

2 men charged after 2023 investigation into Lower Mainland drug trafficking operation

Two men have been charged in connection to a drug trafficking operation with locations in Richmond, Burnaby, and Surrey.

6m ago

Despite drop, Vancouver still most expensive place to rent in Canada

Despite drop, Vancouver still most expensive place to rent in Canada

Rental rates are down for the ninth straight month in Vancouver compared to a year ago, but that trend may be changing.

8h ago

'Concerning' number of impaired drivers arrested in roads in Saanich: police

'Concerning' number of impaired drivers arrested in roads in Saanich: police

Saanich police say they’ve arrested almost as many impaired drivers in the first eight months of this year than they did in all of 2023.

56m ago

Top Stories

Retrial confirmed in case of gang shooting that killed Vancouver teen

Retrial confirmed in case of gang shooting that killed Vancouver teen

The BC Prosecution service confirmed Wednesday that a court case related to a deadly 2018 shooting in Vancouver, which was declared a mistrial Tuesday, will be retried.

18m ago

2 men charged after 2023 investigation into Lower Mainland drug trafficking operation

2 men charged after 2023 investigation into Lower Mainland drug trafficking operation

Two men have been charged in connection to a drug trafficking operation with locations in Richmond, Burnaby, and Surrey.

6m ago

Despite drop, Vancouver still most expensive place to rent in Canada

Despite drop, Vancouver still most expensive place to rent in Canada

Rental rates are down for the ninth straight month in Vancouver compared to a year ago, but that trend may be changing.

8h ago

'Concerning' number of impaired drivers arrested in roads in Saanich: police

'Concerning' number of impaired drivers arrested in roads in Saanich: police

Saanich police say they’ve arrested almost as many impaired drivers in the first eight months of this year than they did in all of 2023.

56m ago

Most Watched Today

HandyDART workers rally as strike enters second week

HandyDART workers rally as strike enters second week

Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers rallied outside the headquarters of TransLink on Tuesday. As Monika Gul reports, workers are calling on the transportation authority to intervene in the union’s labour dispute with Transdev.

15h ago

B.C. creates bear protection panel

B.C. creates bear protection panel

The B.C. government is partnering with a bear welfare group to reduce the number of bears being euthanized in the province. As Lauren Stallone reports, over 500 black bears are killed every year in B.C. by conservation officers.

20h ago

B.C. Industry and business reps call on political leaders for economic growth plan

B.C. Industry and business reps call on political leaders for economic growth plan

Leaders of seven major B.C. business groups want leaders of the province's political parties to state their vision of improving the economy. Kier Junos reports.

20h ago

Gulf coast braces for Francine

Gulf coast braces for Francine

The next potential hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season is swirling in the Gulf and tracking toward the U.S. southern coast. Laura Aguirre with how many states are bracing for impact.

21h ago

Thrilla in Philly: Harris and Trump ready for debate

Thrilla in Philly: Harris and Trump ready for debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set for their first Presidential debate. Julia Benbrook looks at what we can expect, and how the host state of Pennsylvania could play a big role in November's election results.