News: Shooting Update - Commercial Drive Victim Was 'Targeted' by attackers

Staff, Vancouver Sun

Published: Sunday, August 31, 2008

The name of a man who was shot to death in the back of a cab on Commercial Drive early Saturday has been released to the public.

Police say the victim was James Edward O'Toole, a 29-year-old from Vancouver who was known to law enforcement officials.

O'Toole had just climbed into a cab when his attacker opened fire.

Police believe the shooting was targeted at the victim.