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Broad daylight shooting in Maple Ridge leaves man dead

Ish Sharma Ridge Meadows RCMP, 12 Aug, 2022 02:45 PM

On Friday, at approximately 11:45 am, Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to the report of a shooting in the 11900 block of 216th Street.

Via release, Mounties say they arrived on scene to find a 33-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police attempted life saving measures on the man until BC Ambulance Services arrived to continue; however, he was later pronounced dead.

Road closures are in effect due to this incident.

The roads are closed on 216th between Lougheed Highway and DTR due to a police incident. Please avoid the area and plan alternate route. pic.twitter.com/lR4iFKOCea
— Ridge Meadows RCMP (@RidgeRCMP) August 12, 2022

It is still in the early stages of the investigation and at this time, it is unknown if this is related to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

IHIT has now taken over the investigation. If you have any information please contact IHIT.

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