Vancouver police investigate the murder of Alvis Anjesh Singh across from Riverfront Park

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to the area of Kent Avenue and Kerr Street around 10 p.m. for reports of shots fired across from Riverfront Park on June 4th at approximately 10:00pm.

Police arrived to find 44-year-old Alvis Anjesh Singh, deceased inside his vehicle.

Const. Tania Visintin said Singh was known to police, and they believe his murder was targeted. She added “Investigators are still determining if it’s part of the current gang conflict. I believe Singh, years ago, there were some gang ties there, but investigators are determining if it’s part of the present conflict.”

Police believe three suspects fled east on Kent Avenue in a silver SUV. A torched SUV was lnear Sexmith Elementary School near Ontario Street and 59th Avenue shortly after.

Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.