Vancouver Police are investigating the death of a 38 year old woman in the city’s 14th homicide of the year.

Shortly after 3 p.m. this afternoon, police got calls of multiple gunshots in the 6400 block of Bruce Street. Officers arrived to find the woman deceased inside a car. A toddler was discovered in the back seat, physically unharmed.

At this point, the motive remains unknown, but it appears to be a targeted shooting. Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and officers have been canvassing the neighbourhood for anyone who may have information or seen anything.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at 604-717-2500.