British Columbia

Man shot in 'targeted' attack found in driver's seat of his car

A 27-year-old man shot in Vancouver last night remains in serious condition in hospital after police found him in the driver's seat of his car suffering from gunshot wounds.

27-year-old is expected to survive gunshot wounds, remains in serious condition

Vancouver police responded to calls about shots fired in East Vancouver overnight and found a man with serious injuries in his car. (Bill Cook)

A 27-year-old man shot in Vancouver last night remains in serious condition in hospital.

The man was found by police in the driver's seat of his car suffering from gunshot wounds after reports of shots being fired came in around 11:30 p.m. PT Friday night.

Vancouver police say they do not know the motive of the attack yet, but evidence suggests it was targeted.

The man — shot near East 3rd Avenue and Templeton Street — was found shortly after calls came in near Commercial Drive and East 1st Avenue.

The man — shot near East 3rd Avenue and Templeton Street — was a few blocks away in his car. (Bill Cook)

With files from Robin Batchelor