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Charges for man in Vancouver shooting

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 03 Nov, 2023 12:48 PM
  • Charges for man in Vancouver shooting

Charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault have been laid against a 41-year-old man after a shooting earlier this year in downtown Vancouver.

A statement from Vancouver police says the man is also facing a firearms offence and remains in custody, awaiting a court date early next week.

A 32-year-old man was critically injured on January 17th when he was shot as he stood outside in the Granville entertainment district.

Investigators have not said whether the attack was random or what may have motivated it.

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