British Columbia

IHIT investigating fatal shooting in Chilliwack

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is investigating a shooting that took place in Chilliwack on Thursday afternoon.

Police don't believe the shooting was random

The Latin words emblazoned on the IHIT logo mean 'justice for those who have died unfairly.'
Shots were fired in the 46000-block of Yale Road just after 2:40 p.m. on Thursday. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is investigating a shooting that took place in Chilliwack Thursday afternoon.

Chilliwack RCMP were called to the 46000-block of Yale Road at about 2:20 p.m., after receiving a report of shots fired, according to a news release. 

Officers arrived to find a person suffering a life-threatening injury. The person died after being transported to hospital.

Police are in the early stages of the investigation, but don't believe it was a random act. 

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for an undetermined amount of time. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Should you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).