Vancouver home invasion suspect killed in police response
East Vancouver home invasion turned deadly after police responded to a hostage scene. Get the latest details on the shooting, victim recovery, and active investigation.
A home invasion in East Vancouver turned deadly on Monday night after police were called to a house on Commercial Street and found a suspect holding a man hostage.
According to Vancouver police, officers tried to calm the situation before shooting the suspect, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries and has since been released.
Police said it is not known whether the suspect and victim knew each other. The Independent Investigations Office has been notified because the incident involved police use of force, and no officers were hurt.