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A man was found dead at the scene of a shooting in Burnaby on Saturday.
Burnaby RCMP officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area of North Road and Cameron Street around 5 p.m.
When they arrived, they found the victim dead next to a parkade. Cpl. Mike Kalanj said investigators believe the shooting was targeted and that there was no further risk to the public.
About 15 minutes later, police were notified of a vehicle on fire in the area of Bainbridge Avenue and Greenwood Street — an approximate 10-minute drive away from the scene of the shooting.
Police did not say the shooting and the vehicle fire are linked, but did mention the fire in the same press release.
A vehicle fire was reported only 15 minutes after the shooting in Burnaby.
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The integrated homicide unit (IHIT) is heading up the investigation.
“Homicide investigators are looking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam video in the Lougheed Mall and surrounding areas,” Kalanj said.
“If you have dash-cam video in the area between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., please contact IHIT.
“Also, if you were in the area of Bainbridge Avenue and Greenwood Street between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and have dash-cam video, IHIT investigators would like to hear from you.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-557-4448.
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