By The Canadian Press

Police says man dead in ‘targeted’ shooting in Burnaby, B.C.

Jan 23, 2026 | 8:43 AM

BURNABY — A man has been killed in Burnaby, B.C., in what police are describing as a targeted shooting linked to gang conflict in the province.

RCMP say police responded to calls about shots being fired on Canada Way at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon

Officers found an injured man, who died at the scene despite emergency life-saving efforts from responders.

Police also found a burning vehicle on Buxton Street shortly after the shooting, and investigators say early investigations reveal that it is linked to the shooting death.

Investigators have identified the victim as 28-year-old Dilraj Singh Gill of Vancouver, who was known to police, adding that early indications suggest the shooting was likely targeted with no increased risk to the public.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2026.

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