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Vancouver police responded to the report of a shooting at East 63rd Avenue and Inverness Street just before 9 p.m. on July 26th.
Police said two men shot in a vehicle, which then collided with two other vehicles. One man was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The second man, Hitkaran Johal, 25, died at the scene of the collision.
Investigators said a vehicle was set on fire near East 63rd Avenue and Prince Edward Street shortly after the shooting. Investigators are working to determine if this fire was connected to the shooting.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing. Investigators believe this shooting was targeted and there is no ongoing public safety risk at this time.
Update: Vancouver police announced on August 23rd, that the BC Prosecution Service has approved one count each of first-degree murder, attempted murder with a firearm, and aggravated assault against 27-year-old Rylee Shipley.
Investigators are asking anyone with information who has not yet come forward to call the VPD Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.