Burnaby RCMP is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning near the Sperling SkyTrain station.
Police were called to Greenwood and Winston streets shortly after 1 a.m., where they found the victim. The 19-year-old man had been shot several times, said Staff Sgt. Major John Buis.
"We don't believe it was a random act," he said. "We're still in the early stages of the investigation."
According to Buis, the man was conducting "a business transaction" when he was shot a number of times in his arm and body.
"The suspect in the shooting left the area on foot and has not been apprehended," Buis added.
The victim was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Police are hoping to re-interview him sometime today, but Buis said it could prove challenging.
"Sometimes people really don't want to talk to police," he said. "Particularly if their business dealings are less than legal."
As far as police know, the victim was alone at the time of the shooting and Buis said they haven't been able to put together a suspect description.
"We've had the investigators working since 1 a.m. this morning so we're trying to get all (the) information," he added.
At this time, Buis couldn't confirm whether police knew the victim.
