Vancouver Police have recommended charges in an East Vancouver shooting that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries.
On May 11th around 3 p.m., police received reports of gunfire near Nanaimo and Dundas Street. A 19-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital in serious condition. He has since been released from hospital, but has life-altering injuries.
Police believe the shooting was targeted and drug-related.
A charge of attempted murder has been recommended against a 16-year-old boy, who remains in custody. Due to his age, his name cannot be released.
Anyone with information about this shooting, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Major Crime Section at 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
