Targeted shooting early Monday morning in White Rock
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Dec, 2023 04:38 PM
Mounties in White Rock confirm shots were fired in the city earlier today. No injuries were reported, but police say they suspect the shooting was targeted.
They say it happened in the area of Marine Drive and Terry Road.
At approximately 7:30 this morning, Langley RCMP received reports of shots heard in the 20100 block of 84 Avenue. Police located an individual at the scene suffering from what is believed to be a gunshot wound.
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