National

One dead in fatal shooting in Coquitlam, B.C

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Apr, 2021 04:54 PM

One person has been shot and killed in an attack at a park in Coquitlam, B.C.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it happened at about 6:30 p.m. at the Town Centre skate park.

IHIT is heading to #CoquitlamBC for a homicide that occurred earlier this evening near the skate park at 1299 Pinetree Way. One man is dead after being shot. Suspect is at large. Witnesses please contact @cqrcmp or the IHIT info line 1-877-551-4448 pic.twitter.com/Z10Ku6BS7p
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 20, 2021

It says the critically injured man died in hospital.

The homicide team says no arrests have been made.

The park was crowded with people enjoying a summer-like evening when the attack occurred.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting and hasn't yet spoken with investigators to contact the homicide team or RCMP.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C. care home report reveals confusion

The report, by Ernst & Young, says specific policy orders from the provincial health officer were interpreted differently by health authorities and there were gaps in infection prevention and control as well as emergency preparedness.

B.C. care home report reveals confusion

Ramesh Sangha expelled from Liberal caucus

Holland says Liberals have been clear that they won't tolerate "conspiracy theories or dangerous and unfounded rhetoric about parliamentarians or other Canadians."

Ramesh Sangha expelled from Liberal caucus

Vancouver Police officers discover booze-can in Downtown apartment building

So far this month, VPD has received four complaints about social gatherings inside the apartment.

Vancouver Police officers discover booze-can in Downtown apartment building

Groups question delay in B.C. care home report

More than half of B.C.'s deaths from COVID-19 have been in long-term care facilities.

Groups question delay in B.C. care home report

Abbotsford Tulip Festival going out of business and closing permanently

The outdoor event attracted up to 100-thousand visitors each year over six weeks from April to May who gathered to marvel at the 2.5 million rainbow coloured tulips in full bloom.

Abbotsford Tulip Festival going out of business and closing permanently

B.C. has three cases of South African variant

The situation report, which contains the latest available data as of Jan. 16, says the other two cases reported no travel outside Canada or unknown travel status.