Burnaby RCMP is investigating a shooting that occurred in a wooded area near Highway 1 and Willingdon Avenue on the night of Saturday, March 15, 2025, leaving one man injured.
Frontline officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:15 p.m. and located a 71-year-old male victim, who appears to have been living in the area. He was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition despite serious injuries.
Investigators are working to determine the motive for the shooting, which is currently believed to be an isolated incident.
Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team (IST) is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area, is urged to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999, quoting file 25-8747.
