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1 Person Dead After Shooting Related To 'Criminal Activity' In Port Coquitlam

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Jan, 2016 12:44 PM

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — One person is dead after a shooting in Port Coquitlam.

RCMP responded just after 9 p.m. Friday (to the area of the 2100-block of Rindall Avenue) after reports of shots fired.

A neighbour, who declined to give name, says he heard 1 gunshot, followed by 2 more. Thought they were fireworks. pic.twitter.com/QJuFFYu993
— Rafferty Baker (@raffertybaker) January 23, 2016

Mounties found one person suffering from gunshot wounds and despite the efforts of paramedics, the victim succumbed to their injuries.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it has taken over the investigation.

IHIT is on scene of a homicide in Port Coquitlam. The 2100 Blk Rindall Ave will be blocked for several hours. No further updates tonight.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) January 23, 2016

Sgt. Stephanie Ashton says the investigation is in the very early stages, but it is believed that the shooting is related to criminal activity.

She is asking for anyone with information to come forward to police.

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