THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed to Coquitlam after Saturday’s shooting victim in Coquitlam succumbed to his injuries.
On January 6 at approximately 4:14 p.m., Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Westwood Street and Glen Drive in Coquitlam. Frontline officers located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
On January 7, IHIT was deployed and took conduct of the investigation and began working closely in partnership with the Coquitlam RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).
IHIT investigators have identified the victim as a 21-year-old man from Coquitlam. Out of respect for the family’s wish for privacy at this time, the victim’s name will not be released publicly.
“This was a targeted shooting that happened in a busy area, with no regard for the safety of others,” said IHIT Sgt.Timothy Pierotti. “We’re working closely with our partners in Coquitlam to determine what connection, if any, this has to the other recent shooting.”
IHIT is asking any witnesses or anyone who was in the area of Westwood Street and Glen Drive, between 4 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. with dash-camera video to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
SATURDAY’S shooting was the third shooting in Coquitlam in three days.
On Friday, January 5, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Coquitlam RCMP frontline officers responded to a shooting in the area of David Avenue and Mitchell Street in Coquitlam. Officers located evidence of a shooting, and a victim who did not sustain any physical injuries.
On Thursday, January 4, there was a shooting just before 3 p.m. in the area of Johnson Street and Glen Drive in Coquitlam. Police received multiple reports that multiple individuals had shot at a vehicle and were pointing a firearm. Police quickly located two suspects believed to be involved in the shooting. There were no reported injuries at the time.
