The RCMP says police responded to a shooting report around 11:30 p.m. PT on Friday and found evidence of shooting at the scene, near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station. Shortly afterwards, a man arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say they believe the shooting was linked to a gang clash in Lower Mainland. There was also a shooting Thursday night at 12600 block of 72nd St. which resulted in a male victim being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It has not been confirmed whether the shooting was gang-related.
Homicide investigations in Surrey and Langley
On Friday morning, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to the Newton area of Surrey. The Surrey RCMP said officers responded to a report of a man sleeping in an alley in block 13000 on 64th Avenue around 7:45 p.m. PT. Early responses revealed that the man was dead. The representative of IHIT Det. Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi said that at this stage investigators do not believe the death was linked to a gang clash. Police were also called to Langley on Friday night. According to the RCMP, at 8:50 p.m. PT, they found a man who seemed to be having medical problems at the Langley Highway Hotel near 884 Ave. The man suffered life-threatening injuries and died while being treated by the BC Ambulance Service. The RCMP says a foul is suspected and the case has been handed over to IHIT. The BC Medical Examiner’s Office is also investigating. Dhesi said it was too early to say whether the case was linked to a gang clash in the Lower Continent. Anyone with information on any case is kindly requested to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or [email protected]
Coquitlam RCMP investigates shootings
On Friday afternoon, the RCMP in Coquitlam says a man was shot in the 1600-square of Chickadee Place shortly after 3:30 p.m. PT.
The victim is known to the police and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the RCMP.
Shortly afterwards, a vehicle fire was discovered in the 2200-square-foot of Hope St. in Port Moody’s believed to be linked to the shooting.
“This is evidence that it is a targeted strike and is linked to the lower mainland gang conflict,” RCMP Staff Sgt. said Paul Vadik.
RCMP also posted photos of a second vehicle: a newer black Hyundai Sante Fe with the FL3 35K license plate.
Coquitlam RCMP is looking for a black Hyundai Santa Fe. (Coqutlam RCMP) Police search for a black Hyundai Santa Fe after shooting in Coquitlam, BC (Coquitlam RCMP)
Anyone who sees the car is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with a dashcam camcorder or download information should contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
