COQUITLAM RCMP responded to a fatal shooting in the area of Foster Avenue and North Road in Coquitlam at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 2.
Officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately began lifesaving measures.
The man later succumbed to their injuries on scene.
Police said in a press statement at midnight that the investigation is in the evidence gathering phase. This shooting is believed to be an isolated incident.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed and will be working in partnership with Coquitlam RCMP.
Coquitlam RCMP Victim Services is engaged.
Police are seeking any witnesses or persons who may have video footage, including dashcam, surveillance or cellphone video to contact investigators. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by e-mail at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
According to a tweet by Ali Aly the “target shooting victim was killed exiting on the ground floor of the high rise building.” He added that the “shooter must’ve been waiting for him.”
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