Male known to police shot dead in Delta

AT approximately 2:05 a.m., members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a shots-fired call at a residence in the 11800 block of 92 Avenue. Police located a male victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Lifesaving efforts were conducted by members of the DPD, EHS and Delta Fire; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Police said the victim and the residence are known to the police and this is believed to be a targeted attack. The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin have been notified.

DPD Major Crime has assumed conduct of this homicide. Police are asking for anyone with residential or dashboard camera video from this area and from 92 Avenue towards Scott Road to contact police at 604-946-4411.