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One man is in critical condition following an early morning shooting in New Westminster.

At about 6:45 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the 300-block of Carnarvon Street. When officers arrived on scene they found an injured adult man. He was taken to hospital but his current condition is unknown.

The New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting, which they are saying was targeted.

Police are in the early stages of the investigation but said the victim is known to police and currently is in the hospital.

“We are in the very early stages of this investigation,” said Acting Sergeant Jeff Scott in a release. “Information is limited, but we are asking for any witnesses to please contact us.”

Anyone who may have witnessed this shooting is asked to call police at 604-525-5411.

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