Maple Ridge shooting victim dies; IHIT takes over homicide investigation

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the investigation into a Maple Ridge shooting after the victim died nearly two weeks after the incident.

Maple Ridge RCMP were called at about 10 p.m. on Aug. 18 to the area of 236 Street and 114A Avenue in the Cottonwood neighbourhood. Officers found a 56-year-old man with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle parked outside a residence. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries on Aug. 31.

Police believe the shooting was targeted and say the victim was known to police. His name has not been released.

IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong thanked the Maple Ridge RCMP Serious Crime Unit for its investigation to date. With the victim’s death, IHIT is positioned to lead the homicide investigation, she said. Investigators continue to speak with the victim’s family and friends to understand his activities, relationships and movements before his death.

Anyone with information can contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-4448.