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Vancouver police are investigating a targeted shooting at Spanish Banks beach parking lot on Saturday. One suspect arrested, one at large; no victims found.
Vancouver police are investigating a targeted shooting that occurred in the Spanish Banks beach parking lot at around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday. According to the Vancouver Police Department, witnesses saw two masked men shoot at an occupied parked vehicle. One suspect was arrested, and another remains at large. No victims have been located or identified.
Shooting Details and Police Response
The Vancouver Police Department said witnesses reported two masked men shooting at an occupied parked vehicle in the Spanish Banks beach parking lot. The incident took place at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Saturday. One suspect was arrested at the scene, while the second suspect fled and remains at large.
Investigators have since recovered the vehicle that was shot into. However, no victims have been located or identified at this time, according to the VPD. The investigation is ongoing.
Police Appeal for Information
Video obtained by CTV News shows several police vehicles parked in a taped-off area near Fraser Street and E 50th Avenue. One police vehicle collided with a dark blue Honda CRV SUV. A fuel can spout is visible behind the SUV’s front passenger seat.
Const. Darren Wong said in a release that at this time, this appears to be a targeted, isolated event, and there is no perceived ongoing threat to the general public. The VPD has appealed to the public for information.
Anyone who saw the shooting or has dash camera video from the Spanish Banks area on Saturday afternoon is asked to contact investigators at 604-717-2500.
Background and Context
Spanish Banks is a popular beach area in Vancouver, typically busy with locals and tourists, especially on weekends. The shooting occurred in the parking lot, raising concerns among residents. However, police have emphasized that the incident is believed to be targeted and isolated.
Targeted shootings in Vancouver have been a concern in recent years, often linked to gang conflicts. The VPD continues to investigate this incident and has not released further details about the suspects or the vehicle involved.
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation. The number to call is 604-717-2500.
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