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Burnaby shooting suspect shot dead in Maple Ridge

A man wanted in connection with three shootings in Burnaby was shot and killed in north Maple Ridge today. RCMP confirmed Angus David Mitchell, 26, died in hospital today, hours after being surrounded by police near 132nd Avenue where a full-fledged gun battle took place prior to his arrest. Police issued a warning about Mitchell early Wednesday asking anyone who knew him or had a conflict with him to be on guard. Police allege he shot a 51-year-old Burnaby man in front of his home in the 4400-block of Gilpin Crescent Tuesday, May 29. The man survived and is in hospital in serious condition. Mitchell is also a