A significant amount of shell casings found in the area of Sixth Street and 16th Avenue Thursday night has police searching for a victim.
Shortly before 10 p.m. on March 12, Burnaby RCMP were called to Sixth Street between 16th and 18th avenues after neighbours reported hearing gunfire. When officers arrived on scene they found a “significant” number of spent shell casings but no shooters or victims, said Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis, spokesperson for Burnaby RCMP.
“When we arrived no one was present, there was no one injured and no vehicles damaged, other than possibly some of parked cars and we’re still trying to determine that,” Buis said.
Investigators were on scene for several hours speaking with witnesses while a forensic identification team collected evidence. Mounties are still confirming how many shell casings were found in the area, Buis said.
“We’re working with our neighbouring detachments and police agencies to determine if there have been anybody injured at the local hospitals, and we’re also in touch with our real-time intelligence centre to coordinate our efforts to find out who did this and why,” Buis added.
When the NOW spoke with Burnaby RCMP on Friday morning, no suspects or victims had been located. Investigators were able to gather some raw descriptions from witnesses concerning possible suspect vehicles in the area at the time of the shooting, but Buis said it was still too early to release that information.
“We’re asking for the public’s assistance, so if anyone saw anything last night call Burnaby RCMP,” Buis added.
Contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922.
