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VPD investigate after 30-year-old man shot in South Vancouver

The victim died at the scene.
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Vancouver Police say they are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was shot in South Vancouver last night.

In a release, VPD report that Amin Shahin Shakur was shot near Main Street and East 48th Avenue just after 11 p.m.; he died at the scene.

The victim does not have an extensive police history, and VPD say there is no risk to the public.

Anyone with dash cam footage or any information on this homicide is asked to contact VPD detectives at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

This is Vancouver’s eighth homicide of 2020.