ON Monday, January 20 at 7:18 a.m., Delta Police responded to the 8100-block of 112B Street for a reported shooting. Officers located one male injured as a result of the shooting. He was transported to hospital for treatment. A white Ford truck was seen leaving the area following the shooting.
At 7:26 a.m., Delta Police also responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 7300-block of Blake Drive where officers located a white Ford pickup truck that was fully engulfed in flames.
“While we wait to confirm connection between these incidents, our investigators do believe the burning truck is involved in the shooting investigation,” Delta Police said.
“These incidents have the hallmarks to other BC Gang Conflict shootings. Investigators believe the shooting to be a targeted incident and not directed at the general public.”
Officers will be conducting door to door canvassing in the areas of both the shooting and the burning vehicle. Further, if anyone has information or video involving a white Ford pickup truck in the area prior to the shooting, or if they have information regarding these incidents, CCTV video or dash camera video, they are requested to contact the Delta Police at (604)940-7321 or tips@deltapolice.ca