Burnaby shooting leaves 2 in serious condition
Male, 52, and woman, 39, victims knew the shooter, RCMP say
A man and woman are in hospital in serious condition after a shooting Thursday in the 6700 block of Broadway Avenue in Burnaby.
RCMP were called to that location just after 6 p.m., where they found two victims — a 52-year-old man and 39 year-old-woman — suffering from gunshot wounds outside a home.
Burnaby RCMP Cpl Daniela Panesar says, after a brief investigation, police were able to find and arrest a suspect in the 4400-block of Albert Street — roughly five kilometres away from the crime scene.
"The male suspect is a 58-year-old Burnaby resident and is currently in custody," she said at a news conference held outside the Burnaby RCMP detatchment.
Panesar says the suspect and victims knew each other. She said the incident is not gang related and the investigation is ongoing.
RCMP continue to canvas the neighbourhood.
Police ask anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of the shooting to contact RCMP, or, if you wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.