Transgendered Vancouverite assaulted at gunpoint

[Shana A]

Transgendered Vancouverite assaulted at gunpoint

Updated: Sat Sep. 12 2009 18:33:31

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Vancouver police are investigating an armed sexual assault that occurred early Saturday morning in the city's West End neighbourhood.

The incident took place at about 3:45 a.m. on the 1300 block of Burnaby Street, near the corner of Jervis. No shots were fired.

The victim, a transgendered resident, was taken to hospital, but police can not confirm the extent of the injuries sustained.