Police called to shooting scene near Gastown that left one hurt

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This piece was updated Thursday afternoon with additional information from police.

Vancouver police are investigating a shooting in a busy area near Victory Square that left one seriously hurt and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Police say they were called to West Pender and Homer streets just before 8 pm on Wednesday over reports of shots being fired. When they arrived, they said they found a person suffering from injuries, and they were sent to the hospital. It was later revealed the victim was a 46-year-old man, and his injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting tonight in the downtown core near Homer and W Pender St. One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam of incident is asked to call police.
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— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 4, 2024

They remained on scene for some time, but by Thursday morning, all traces of the investigation and crime scene tape had been removed. Traffic is also flowing in that area.

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“The investigation is still in its early stages, so what transpired between the suspect and the victim leading up to the shooting is still being confirmed,” says Constable Tania Visintin.

“There is no reason to believe this incident is related to the BC Gang Conflict, nor is it connected to any other serious investigations going on in the city.”

No arrests have been made.

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Police were called on Saturday to a brazen shooting on Robson Street and Richard Street.

In that investigation, police say no one was hurt but that the shooting was targeted.

Additional police officers were deployed to that area in the interest of public safety.

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