The City of Vancouver had its fourth homicide of 2008. A 19-year-old man was killed on Saturday night in the city’s south side. Police has said that this incident was targeted.

The victim has been identified as Pritpal Singh Virk of Richmond. Virk was found lying on the street around 11:00pm by a passerby.

Virk was rushed to a hospital, but died as a result of his gunshot wounds. Apparently, the victim was visiting friends nearby and was shot after he stepped outside.

The police are asking anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the incident.

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Constable Tim Fanning in a press conference addresses the homicide and Virk.