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Man Killed in Station Square Shooting at Burnaby’s Metrotown as IHIT Takes Over

Police treat the attack as potentially targeted with no ongoing threat to the public.

Overview

  • Burnaby RCMP responded just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to reports of shots near McKay Avenue and Kingsborough Street.
  • Officers found a male victim in the Station Square parking lot who died despite life-saving efforts.
  • A vehicle was later discovered on fire near Kingsway and Inman Avenue, and investigators are assessing any link to the shooting.
  • The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has assumed conduct of the case and is gathering evidence in the area.
  • Authorities say the motive remains under investigation and ask anyone with information to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT or [email protected].