RIDGE Meadows RCMP are currently on scene in the area of 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge following a shooting that has left one man deceased.

On August 13 at approximately 12:22 a.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP received the report of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue. Police located an unresponsive victim with apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the 24000-block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Despite life-saving measures, the individual did not survive.

The area surrounding both scenes will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Ridge Meadows RCMP.

Police said they are currently in the evidence gathering phase and no further information will be provided at this time. IHIT has assumed conduct of the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Additionally, if you have dash camera or CCTV from either area, you are requested to contact IHIT.