Friday, November 22, 2024

1 dead, 1 injured in Langley, B.C., shooting: IHIT

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Police say one person was killed and another injured in a shooting in Langley, B.C., on Saturday evening.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said that it was notified of gunshots in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue around 6:30 p.m. PT on Saturday.

They say officers found two men who had been shot, one of whom succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The other man is currently being treated for his injuries, though police did not specify how seriously he had been injured.

Police say they believe the shooting is related to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict.

Police say they believe the shooting is related to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict.

Police said they believe the shooting is related to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict. (Shane MacKichan)

IHIT said on Saturday night that it believes the shooting is related to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict, and was targeted in nature.

It is asking anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the area between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT on Saturday to contact investigators at 1-877-551-4448.

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