Surrey man charged in March 2021 daytime shooting in Coquitlam

CHARGES have been laid against a 26-year-old man in connection to a 2021 daytime shooting near North Road and Clarke Road in Coquitlam.

Coquitlam RCMP frontline officers responded to several reports of shots fired shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Responding officers located one victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries following an altercation between two males.

Gunder Bringi of Surrey has been charged with the following offences:

– 1 count of reckless discharge of a firearm

– 1 count of discharge a firearm with intent to wound or disfigure

– 1 count of aggravated assault

– 1 count of possession of a firearm contrary to order

Bringi remains in custody.

“This shooting occurred on a busy street during the day in the middle of the week, which shows a complete disregard for public safety,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins from Coquitlam RCMP. “Our investigators recognize the importance of following the evidence in each case, and identifying those responsible to ensure that they can be brought before the courts”

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550, and quote file number 2021-8323.