ON Tuesday, May 26 at approximately 11:34 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired in the 5400-block of Brydon Cres in Langley.

First responders from the Langley RCMP, Langley City Fire Rescue Service, and BC Ambulance Services attended the area and located an individual in medical distress.

“Despite life-saving efforts, the individual succumbed to their injuries at the scene,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. “The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called in.”

Officers will be conducting neighbourhood canvassing and speaking with witnesses to obtain further information. The investigation is still in its early stages.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) info line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.