Science World Yaletown Shooting

Science World Shooting (photo by Torry Courte)

This is a photo of the aftermath of a shooting between one suspect and police in Vancouver. The shooting started in Yaletown in downtown Vancouver, in what appears to be a targeted shooting of a bicycle shop owner. Police then chased the suspect (who fled on a bicycle along the seawall) to Science World in False Creek. One female officer was repportedly slightly injured by flying glass when the back window of their unmarked car was shot out. The suspect was then shot by police and taken to hospital.

Thankfully no children or anyone else in Science World was injured, but the building was under lockdown for a time. The incident happened around 11am, and during that time Science World is normally full of school children and visitors.

From the reported accounts, I assume that this photograph is of the suspect being taken in police custody to hospital.