ON Monday, August 24 at approximately 7:24 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to reports of a shooting in the 26900-block of 26A Avenue in Langley.
First responders from Langley RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and the Township of Langley Fire Department attended the scene and located one individual suffering from injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital and remains in serious but stable condition.
Investigators quickly learned that the suspect had fled the area in a vehicle that was subsequently observed driving erratically near 256 Street and 24 Avenue.
“This prompted a dynamic police response, and with the assistance of Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services, officers successfully disabled the suspect vehicle and took the individual into custody,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of Langley RCMP.
On Tuesday, August 25, Kyle Jensen, 40, was charged with:
- Break and enter
- Robbery with a firearm
- Two counts of possession of a firearm without a licence
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Three counts of pointing a firearm
- Occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm was present
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Flight from police
- Dangerous driving
- Unlawfully causing bodily harm
- Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no continuing risk to public safety. The investigation remains active, and the motive is still under investigation. Jensen is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Anyone with information, including dash camera or residential surveillance footage from the areas of the 26900-block of 26A Avenue or the vicinity of 24 Avenue and 256 Street around the time of the incident, is asked to contact Langley RCMP and quote file 2026-27030.
