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Vancouver police shoot, kill alleged hostage-taker in home invasion:
VPD

   CBC News | Posted: June 9, 2026 1:14 PM | Last Updated: Just
   now

   Police say suspect broke into house on Commercial Street and
   held a man hostage

   Image | Vancouver police

   Caption: The Independent Investigations Office has been called
   in to investigate a fatal police shooting in East Vancouver, in
   which Vancouver Police Department officers say they shot the
   suspect of a home invasion. (Vancouver Police Department)
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   Vancouver police say they were "ultimately forced" to shoot and
   kill a suspect in an alleged home invasion turned
   hostage-taking Monday evening.
   In a news release, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said
   officers responded to reports of a home invasion in the 3600
   block of Commercial Street around 9 p.m. PT.
   "Police arrived on scene to find a violent incident underway
   with the suspect having gained entry to a residence and holding
   a man hostage," said the release.
   "Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation but were
   ultimately forced to shoot the suspect, who was pronounced dead
   at the scene."
   The man who was taken hostage was injured and taken to
   hospital, but has since been released, according to the VPD
   release.
   "No officers were injured in the incident," said the VPD.
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   The Independent Investigations Office (IIO), B.C.'s
   civilian-led police watchdog, is investigating the case.
   The IIO is responsible for investigating cases of death or
   serious harm where police are involved, to determine if their
   actions or inactions played a role.

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