A man who was shot at a hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside received CPR. The police have identified the man who was killed after a shooting in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Shooting ordeal

Officers were called to the Savoy Hotel and upon arrival, they found that someone utilized bear spray which made it hard for everyone inside to breathe.

The officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and brought him outside to perform CPR. The man was quickly transported to a healthcare facility but he was declared dead a short time after.

The police stated that the victim was a 62-year old Vancouver resident Joseph Butinski. It is believed that the shooting is not random and there are no arrests made.

Importance of CPR

The immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. It is a life-saving technique that significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.

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