Man killed in targeted shooting in Burnaby, B.C., RCMP say

Homicide investigators say a man was shot dead in Burnaby, B.C., on Tuesday night in what appears to be targeted violence.

Mounties said in a release they were called to Kingsway near Denbigh Avenue, around a kilometre east of the Metrotown mall,around 10:30 p.m. PT after gunshots were reported outside a restaurant in B.C.'s third most populated city.

First responders tried to save the man's lifebut he was pronounced dead at the scene, the release said.

Investigators have not identified the victim or released his age.

Burnaby RCMP said they believe the shooting was targeted"and there are no further risks to the public from this incident."

The Integrated Homicide InvestigationTeam hastaken over the case, RCMP said.

Investigators are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam video in the area of Kingsway and Denbigh Avenue between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.on Jan.23tocontact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-557-4448or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.