British ColumbiaIHIT said Connor Sheriff was known to police, and is believed to have connections to the drug trade. Police have identified the victim as Connor Sheriff, whom they believe was connected to the drug tradeCBC News · Posted: Nov 06, 2025 5:18 PM EST | Last Updated: November 6Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Police say that Connor Sheriff, 19, was the victim in a fatal shooting in Burnaby, B.C., on Nov. 5. (Integrated Homicide Investigation Team)Homicide investigators are looking into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Burnaby, B.C., on Wednesday evening.A Thursday statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said officers responded to a shooting just after 6:30 p.m. PT near McKay Avenue and Kingsborough Street.They found a man, who has since been identified as 19-year-old Connor Sheriff, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He did not survive despite life-saving efforts. IHIT said officers responded to reports of a vehicle fire shortly after, near Kingsway and Inman Avenue, and they suspect the burnt vehicle is linked to the shooting.IHIT said Sheriff was known to police, and is believed to have connections to the drug trade. “This was a targeted and brazen shooting in a high-traffic area,” said Sgt. Freda Fong in the statement. “Those involved displayed a complete disregard for public safety.”IHIT said investigators are interviewing several witnesses and canvassing for video in the Metrotown area on Thursday. Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has dashcam or CCTV video of either McKay Avenue or Kingsborough Street between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 5, is asked to to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448 or email investigators at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
19-year-old fatally shot in Burnaby, B.C.
