Downtown Eastside shooting lands one in hospital with serious injuries
Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 18 Feb, 2022 03:09 PM
Vancouver Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred on the Downtown Eastside.
Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported hearing gun shots near East Cordova and Carrall streets at around 8:45 p.m. February 16. One person was taken to hospital for serious injuries.
The investigation is ongoing. No charges have been laid.
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