METRO VANCOUVER — Mounties in Burnaby are searching for at least three young men after a shooting Monday afternoon.

Burnaby RCMP say a 34-year-old man was shot in the leg outside a residence in the 4100-block of Victory Street shortly before 4 p.m.

Investigators believe there are three or four suspects, all men and aged between 19 and 25. After the shooting, the suspects fled in a dark-coloured vehicle.

The victim, who is known to police, was taken to hospital but has since been released.

An investigation continues.

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