The victim in Burnaby’s latest homicide has been identified.
Jahanbakhsh Meshkati, 46, has been confirmed as the man killed during a shooting near Robert Burnaby Park on Sunday night.
According to a release from police, Meshkati was last living in the Toronto area, contrary to earlier reports, which stated the victim was from Alberta.
As previously reported by the NOW, Mounties received reports of shots fired in the area of Second Street and 19th Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. When officers arrived, they found a Meshkati suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he died a short while later.
Meshkati’s family has been notified but at this time, little is known about why he was shot.
Previously, investigators reported the shooting was a targeted incident but at this time there are no suspects and no arrests have been made, the release added.
Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team by calling their tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
