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Burnaby shooting suspect sought by police

Police are looking for witnesses after a targeted shooting in south Burnaby, Monday night.

Police believe it was a targeted attack, but the motive is unclear

York Regional Police say they have arrested a man wanted on a Canada-warrant for first degree murder in a Vaughan shooting that left another man dead.
York Regional Police say they have arrested a man wanted on a Canada-warrant for first degree murder in a Vaughan shooting that left another man dead. (The Canadian Press)

Police in Burnaby are asking for the public's help after a non-fatal shooting in south Burnaby,Monday evening.

It happened in the 7700 block of 12th Avenue around 8:30 p.m., according to Burnaby RCMP. When they arrived on scene, they found one man with gunshot injuries.

Witnesses told police the suspect, a Caucasianmaledressed all in black, ran from the scene to a waiting dark vehicle with a roof rack, where a driver was waiting to take him from the scene.

It's believed to be a targeted shooting, but police say theydon't have a motive at this time.

The victim is in hospital with critical but non-fatal injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting is asked to phone Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.