Shooting closes down Vancouver's busy Robson Street

UPDATE April 1, 2024:Video appears to show shooting suspects opening fire on vehicle on Robson Street

Visible bullet holes and flashing police lights were visible on Robson Street Saturday evening after officials shut down an entire block for several hours following what's believed to be a targeted shooting in downtown Vancouver.

Police got calls from multiple witnesses around 5:40 p.m. local timeafter shots were fired near Richards Street and Robson Street a popular destination for shopping and dining,typically busy with pedestrians on weekends.

"Evidence indicates the shooting was targeted, and at this time there are no known injuries and no arrests have been made," said Vancouver police in a release.

At the centre of the scene, near the alley, was a black Jaguar SUV.Its front appearsto have smashed into a white Audi SUV.

At least nine numberedyellow cones the ones typically used to mark off evidence at a crime scene could be seen on the ground surrounding the SUV.

A witness told CBC News that they heard gunshotsshortly before theblack and white SUVs collided.Three bullet holes could be seen on thepassenger side rear door of the black vehicle.

Anotherbullet holecould be seen in the window of a nearby Tim Hortons.

Police cordoned off the road and sidewalkbetweenRichards Street and Homer Street, preventing pedestrians from accessing the many shops and restaurants in that block.

CBC News has reached out to the Vancouver Police Department for more information. Police are also asking any witnesses to contact them at604-717-2541.