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BC Coroners Service confirms identity of man shot by transit police in Surrey

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 31 Dec, 2014 11:00 AM

    VANCOUVER — The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man shot by transit police in Surrey, B.C.

    Naverone Woods was originally from Hazelton but was staying in Surrey.

    The 23-year-old was shot at a Safeway store just after 8 a.m. Sunday.

    He was transported to hospital and pronounced dead soon after arrival.

    The Independent Investigations Office and the coroners service are still investigating.

    Woods' family has been notified of his death.

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