A 25-year-old Surrey man has been identified as the victim of Tuesday’s fatal shooting in the in the 5500-block of Kingsway Avenue in Burnaby.
Burnaby RCMP received multiple reports of gunshots in the 5500-block of Kingsway near Denbigh Avenue on January 23rd just after 10:30pm. Officers located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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To help with the ongoing investigation, police have identified the victim as 25-year old Johnson Viet Anh Do.
“Though this appears to have been a targeted shooting, investigators are working to determine a motive,” said Sgt. Timothy Pierotti of IHIT.
Investigators have also identified a suspect vehicle, a Silver 2010 Buick Enclave, last seen fleeing the scene east on Kingsway Avenue.
“We’re releasing Mr. Do’s name in hopes that those out there who had recent contact with him, will reach out and help us develop a time-line of his activity leading up to the shooting,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti, of IHIT. “We’re also asking the public to be on the look-out for this Buick Enclave. If you come across this vehicle, please contact IHIT immediately.”
Homicide investigators are looking for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage in the area of Kingsway and Denbigh Avenue between 9pm and 11pm. IHIT can be reached by calling 1-877-557-IHIT (4448) or emailing ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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