MONDAY UPDATE:

The VOICE had reported on Saturday that “an injured male, according to some sources, is a South Asian with the first name Barinder.” We had deliberately left out his last name at the time.

Police sources have now confirmed to The VOICE that he is Barinder Dhaliwal.

According to The Abbotsford News’ Vikki Hopes, Barinder (Brian) “Shrek” Dhaliwal, was the suspected target of a drive-by shooting in 2011 at a home on Bradner Road and was an associate of the Bacon brothers. In 2011, Jarrod Bacon alleged in wiretap evidence presented at his drug-conspiracy trial that Brian could front the $3 million in cash for cocaine.

In September 2012, there was another drive-by shooting in which a man got shot in the arm. Following that incident, police installed video surveillance cameras on Bradner Road near the home.

Brian was shot in July 2013 on Downes Road and went to a hospital with a gunshot wound.

In 2016, he was charged with four weapons offences and pleaded guilty to one in 2018. He was sentenced to a one-year prison term.

His brother, Harpreet (Harb) Dhaliwal, was the victim of shootings in 2017 in Abbotsford and in December 2018 at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. Harpreet was shot dead outside Cardero’s restaurant near Coal Harbour Quay and Cardero Street on April 17, 2021. He was reportedly linked to the Brothers Keepers gang.

Another brother, Meninder Dhaliwal, survived a shooting in March 2019 in Richmond. Meninder was shot dead on July 24, 2022, in Whistler along with Satindera Gill.

SUNDAY UPDATE:

The deceased victim has been identified, but the name is being withheld pending notification to their family. The victim was known to police and initial information indicates that this shooting was a targeted event, linked to the ongoing BC Gang Conflict, says IHIT.

This investigation is ongoing and the neighbourhood canvassing continues for both CCTV footage and witnesses.

“This investigation is in its early stages,” said IHIT Staff-Sgt. Sergeant David Lee. “We are working in partnership with the Langley RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service. Homicide investigators are liaising with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) to determine how the victims are associated to each other and how this relates to the ongoing gang conflict.”

Homicide investigators will remain in the area conducting further follow-up. A secondary scene was located at 208 Street and 78 Avenue. A canvass in that area resumes today for surveillance footage and witnesses.

IHIT is asking for anyone with CCTV or dashcam in the areas of 196 Street / 84 Avenue and 208 Street / 78 Avenue, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on September 21, to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Saturday:

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed to Langley in response to a shooting. 

On Saturday, September 21 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to shots fired in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue. First responders located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other victim is being treated for injuries. The area has been secured and a neighbourhood canvass is underway, IHIT said.

According to some media reports, the vehicle was shot at in the 19600-block of 84th Avenue. Global News showed a body covered with a tarp at that spot. Apparently another person drove the vehicle to 208 Street south of 80th Avenue from where a person was transported by an ambulance to hospital.

IHIT said that preliminary indications are that this shooting is linked to the ongoing BC Gang Conflict. Although no suspects have yet been identified, this is believed to be a targeted shooting and an isolated event. This investigation is in its initial stages. 

Homicide investigators are in the area canvassing for CCTV, dashcam, and witnesses. If anyone has CCTV or dashcam in the area of 196 Street and 84 Avenue between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on September 21, they are being asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.