IHIT investigating deadly shooting Saturday in Coquitlam
Shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. PT on Hart Street at Henderson Avenue
Police say a man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening in Coquitlam, B.C.
Investigators say the victim was gunned down near Hart Street and Henderson Avenue around 5:30 p.m.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) tweeted that they believe it was a targeted shooting.
The victim's identity was not immediately released, nor was any information about possible suspects.
I live two houses down from where it happened and no one else was injured. The neighbour who witnessed it just ducked behind a car, very shaken up. Still tons of police here. Me and my 7 year old had just been outside playing. Very scary.
—@Just_Lane_IHIT did not say in their tweet whether they suspect the shooting is tied to the ongoing gang conflict in Metro Vancouver.
There have been 20 gang-related homicides and 20 attempted murders in Metro Vancouver so far this year.