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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