Richmond road rage incident results in shots being fired

RICHMOND RCMP are seeking witnesses to a road rage incident that resulted in shots being fired.

On Friday, June 28 shortly before 6:15 p.m., police attended the 5500-block of Hollybridge Way for a report of shots fired. According to the victim, he was driving his white Mercedes van near Alderbridge Way and No. 3 Road when he was cut off by a white Kia. The victim said he pulled next to the vehicle at the intersection of Alderbrige Way and Lansdowne Road and shouted at the driver.

According to the victim, the passenger in the Kia responded by allegedly shooting at him with a gun. The Kia then drove away and was last seen travelling eastbound on Lansdowne Road.

The bullets missed the victim; however, he suffered injuries from the shattered glass of his driver’s side window.

Richmond RCMP frontline officers flooded the area and identified evidence consistent with a shooting.

“This was a reckless and brazen act which could have caused serious injury or worse to the victim or any pedestrian or motorist in the area,” said Inspector Michael Cohee, Officer-in-Charge of Richmond RCMP Investigative Services and Community Engagement, on Tuesday. “We will go to every length possible to identify those involved in this grievous criminal act. We are asking anyone that was in the area at the time of the shooting to contact us.”

Richmond RCMP is seeking witnesses or dash cam footage from anyone who was travelling in the area shown in the map above between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 28 to contact police.

Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding this file, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-20250.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.