ON Friday, September 5 at approximately 10:28 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to reports of a shooting around 200 Street and 53 Avenue.

“Frontline officers arrived promptly, located the victim and initiated lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of Langley RCMP.

The investigation has since led police to the 20200-block of 53A Avenue. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of this investigation.

IHIT said the investigation is in the early stages and police are attempting to identify the victim and ascertain if there are any connections to the BC Gang Conflict.  At this point it is too early to provide additional details about the victim and motive.

The shooting occurred while the victim was inside a taxi and there is only one victim and no other reports of injuries.

IHIT is working in close partnership with the Langley RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and policing partners to advance the investigation.

Investigators continue to process the scene, collect evidence, conduct interviews and review CCTV.

IHIT is asking to speak to anyone who may have dash cam footage or were in the area of 20200 block of 53A Avenue, Langley, between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on September 5 to contact the IHIT information line 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.