PORT Moody Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting which has left one man in hospital.

On August 1 at about 2:40 p.m., officers were called to the area of Union Street and Barnet Highway for a report of a shooting. Officers located a male on scene who suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital where he remains in stable condition at this time.

Investigators are in the early stages of the investigation and are working to identify the suspect or suspects involved. Of note, witnesses reported a silver sedan fleeing the scene.

“Initial indications suggest this incident was targeted,” said Constable Sam Zacharias. “We are asking anyone with information or dash camera footage from the area at the time of the incident to contact us.”