One shot and another person injured in early morning Coquitlam drive-by shooting
One person was shot during a drive-by shooting at Lea Avenue and Dogwood Street shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday morning.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to a release from Coquitlam RCMP.
While the investigation is still in its early stages, the incident has: “all the hallmarks of part of the British Columbia gang conflict,” Coquitlam RCMP Supt. Darren told city council Monday afternoon.
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Early reports incorrectly stated a bystander was shot. There was an injury when the victim lost control of their car and collided with another vehicle, injuring a resident not involved in the shooting, Carr explained. There were no significant injuries in the collision, according to Coquitlam RCMP.
Shortly after the shooting, a torched vehicle was spotted by Burnaby RCMP. Investigators are trying to figure out if the shooting and the vehicle fire are related.
Police are asking anyone with footage of the area between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday morning to contact Coquitlam RCMP.
“We take these reckless acts of violence seriously and we are committed to bringing those responsible before the courts to be held accountable so our communities we serve remain safe,” Carr stated.
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