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A shooting at a Sardis cemetery in Chilliwack leaves one dead and one injured

Darpan News Desk Chilliwack RCMP, 03 Apr, 2023 10:16 AM

On Saturday evening close to 7, RCMP were called to a cemetery in the 44000-block of Watson Road, after a report of a shooting.

Police located two adult males suffering from gun shot wounds. Sadly, one victim succumbed to his injuries on scene, while the second was transported to hospital.

A suspect vehicle was observed fleeing the scene and shortly after, a similar vehicle was located on fire in the 6700-block of 224 Street in Langley.

IHIT has taken over the investigation.

Investigators have now identified the victims. Out of respect for their families, their names will not be released at this time. IHIT is working to confirm if the burned vehicle found in Langley is connected.

This is believed to be a targeted incident and IHIT is working with BC's anti gang task force to determine the connection to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

“Our members will be working with the Chilliwack RCMP over the next few days to canvass the area for witnesses and for CCTV,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “We’re asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately.”

IHIT is asking anyone with information to contact them.

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