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**teergoBissono** · 02-15-2009, 03:29 PM

More gunplay in Metro Vancouver

The Canadian Press
February 14, 2009

Four men were arrested and another fled on foot, but may have been shot in a wild shoot out in Burnaby.

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Thiessen said police were called out about 2:15 p.m. to a shots-fired call, and arrested two men in a home in the 2400-block North Road.

Two other men fled in a stolen car, and were arrested near Coquitlam Centre Mall.

The fifth man, who police believe may have been shot, was still at large Thursday night.

Fridays’s events make nine shootings in nine days — and even the police are concerned.

“All of our officers live in the Lower Mainland,” said Thiessen.

“They all have families. Everyone has every right to be concerned.” Nearby residents were shocked that the shooting spree struck so close to home.

BCIT student Ivan Kieserg, who lives directly across from the home, missed being shot by minutes.

“When I drove up the street, the police were just setting up,” said Kieserg, 38. “I’m still shaking.

“I could have been caught in the middle of it — it’s unreal.

“You don’t expect this in this neighbourhood. It seems to be happening everywhere.”

Psychologist Jesse Chan drove out of his parkade to see police lines, cars, and officers canvassing the area.

“With gunplay, it’s always more likely to affect bystanders — that’s always a concern for me,” said Chan, 32, who lives directly across from the site of the gun battle.

“I thought this was an okay place.”

“It’s a big-city life. I don’t like it.”

Corinne Sigouin was driving home from her job as a video producer when she saw a throng of police cars.

“I was driving up Como Lake Road towards North Road, and I saw police cars all over the place,” said Sigouin, 35. “It’s just gotten ridiculous. I was talking to my friends last night, and they had just driven by the body in Vancouver.

“My brother doesn’t even want to go downtown anymore. That’s where they all hang out. “Everyone’s afraid.”

Friday’s shooting comes less than 24 hours after a 23-year-old Vancouver man was gunned down in the 3100-block of Nanaimo Street.

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teergoBissono Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	More gunplay in Metro Vancouver The Canadian Press February 14, 2009 Four men were arrested and another fled on foot, but may have been shot in a wild shoot out in Burnaby. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Thiessen said police were called out about 2:15 p.m. to a shots-fired call, and arrested two men in a home in the 2400-block North Road. Two other men fled in a stolen car, and were arrested near Coquitlam Centre Mall. The fifth man, who police believe may have been shot, was still at large Thursday night. Fridays’s events make nine shootings in nine days — and even the police are concerned. “All of our officers live in the Lower Mainland,” said Thiessen. “They all have families. Everyone has every right to be concerned.” Nearby residents were shocked that the shooting spree struck so close to home. BCIT student Ivan Kieserg, who lives directly across from the home, missed being shot by minutes. “When I drove up the street, the police were just setting up,” said Kieserg, 38. “I’m still shaking. “I could have been caught in the middle of it — it’s unreal. “You don’t expect this in this neighbourhood. It seems to be happening everywhere.” Psychologist Jesse Chan drove out of his parkade to see police lines, cars, and officers canvassing the area. “With gunplay, it’s always more likely to affect bystanders — that’s always a concern for me,” said Chan, 32, who lives directly across from the site of the gun battle. “I thought this was an okay place.” “It’s a big-city life. I don’t like it.” Corinne Sigouin was driving home from her job as a video producer when she saw a throng of police cars. “I was driving up Como Lake Road towards North Road, and I saw police cars all over the place,” said Sigouin, 35. “It’s just gotten ridiculous. I was talking to my friends last night, and they had just driven by the body in Vancouver. “My brother doesn’t even want to go downtown anymore. That’s where they all hang out. “Everyone’s afraid.” Friday’s shooting comes less than 24 hours after a 23-year-old Vancouver man was gunned down in the 3100-block of Nanaimo Street.
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