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Shooting Victim In Chilliwack, B.C., Dies From Her Injuries: RCMP

The Canadian Press, 04 Mar, 2019 06:13 PM

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Chilliwack Friday and they asking anyone with information to come forward.

In a press release, the RCMP says officers responded to a report of an individual suffering a gunshot wound and found the woman at a residence.

She was taken to hospital in critical condition before succumbing to her injuries on Saturday.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team identified the woman as 42-year-old Christine Denham of Chilliwack.

It says investigators do not believe the shooting was a random act and they have not identified any links to gang conflict.

In a statement, Cpl. Frank Jang asks anyone who knew what Denham was doing or who she met with on Feb. 26 to contact authorities immediately.

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