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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting That Left 69-Year-Old Man Dead

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Jan, 2019 11:49 PM

    Vancouver police say a 69-year-old man has died after being shot as he walked toward the entrance of a home.


    They say they found Vancouver resident Zenen Cepeda Silva with gunshot wounds shortly before midnight on Saturday.


    Investigators say he was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.


    They say the shooter had fled before police arrived.


    Police say this appears to be a targeted incident and there is no risk to the public.


    Their investigation is ongoing.

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