On Monday at approximately 9 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to reports of a violent home invasion in the 3600-block of Commercial Street.

Police arrived on scene to find a violent incident underway with the suspect having gained entry to a residence and holding a man hostage.

Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation but were ultimately forced to shoot the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The hostage was injured and taken to hospital for medical attention. He has since been released.

No officers were injured in the incident.

The Independent Investigations Office has been called to investigate the circumstances.