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Downtown Eastside shooting sends 1 to hospital

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8 hours ago

January 30, 2025

Police in Vancouver say a person has been taken to hospital after being shot in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood Thursday.

The Vancouver Police Department took to social media just before 11 a.m. saying officers are on scene at East Hastings and Main Street.

“The victim has been taken to hospital. Based on the initial investigation, incident appears targeted,” the VPD shared.

Police add no arrests have been made.

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Downtown Eastside that sent one person to hospital on Thursday. (The Leader Spirit Image / Angela Bower)

“Additional officers are in the area investigating. More information expected to be shared later today.”

#VPDNews: #VPD is on scene at a shooting near East Hastings and Main Street. The victim has been taken to hospital. Based on the initial investigation, incident appears targeted. No arrests.

Additional officers are in the area investigating. More information expected to be… pic.twitter.com/VIvWwSh2CZ

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) January 30, 2025

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