Vancouver – Vancouver Police are investigating after one man was killed in the city’s 15th homicide of 2021.
Yesterday morning, staff at a social housing complex near Main and East Cordova streets found Joshua Hough, 43, deceased in his suite.
One arrest has been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD homicide investigators at 604-717-2500.
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An adult victim was found with gunshot wounds, but died of their injuries at the scene. No details have been released about the victim.