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Man Dies From Gunshot Wounds In Targeted Shooting In Richmond, B.C.: Police

The Canadian Press, 11 Jan, 2017 01:46 PM

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police are investigating the death of a man who was found with gunshot wounds in a sport utility vehicle on Tuesday night in Richmond, B.C.

The RCMP say officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 7000 block of Ash Street shortly before 9:30 p.m.

They identified the victim as 21-year-old Calvin Chi Hang Zhao of Vancouver.

Police say the man died at the scene.

While it is early in the investigation, police say the shooting appears to be a targeted homicide.

A suspect vehicle was seen leaving the scene of the shooting, and police say they are working to confirm the make and model although it was described as a white SUV.

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