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Man dead and a woman left with serious injuries after a shooting in Chilliwack

Darpan News Desk IHIT, 15 Apr, 2021 11:29 PM

A man is dead and a woman is suffering from life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Chilliwack.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has now taken over the case. The man and woman are known to each other.

IHIT has been called to #Chilliwack for a shooting involving a man and woman. The man died of his injuries. The woman has life-threatening injuries. Both known to each other. We're not looking for further suspects. No further info at this time.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 15, 2021

The RCMP reported to a home in a townhouse complex in the 45000-block of Watson Road around 8:30 Thursday morning after receiving report of shots fired.

The shooting took place across the street from Watson Elementary School. The school was also put on hold and secure for some time.

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