A vigil is being held in Richmond Thursday night to remember the life of Amin Shahin Shakur, the 30-year-old man shot dead Monday night in south Vancouver.
The event, posted on Twitter by dank.mart, is being held at 8 p.m. in King George Park on No. 5 Road, near Cambie Road.
Vancouver Police says it's investigating the death of Shakur, who was shot near Main Street and East 48th Avenue just after 11 p.m. Monday.
Shakur, who didn’t have an extensive police history according to the VPD, died at the scene.
Early Tuesday the scene of the shooting was blocked off by police tape, and evidence markers were seen on the ground while investigators combed the site.
Nearby residents told CBC they heard “four loud pops” shortly before 11 p.m. Monday.
While not confirmed, VPD said the homicide appears to be targeted and there is no risk to the public.
