A 20-year-old man is recovering from gunshot wounds after a possible targeted shooting in Richmond on Thursday night.
The incident – which happened at around 10:30 p.m. near Westminster Highway and Lynas Lane, just west of No. 2 road – is Richmond’s first recorded shooting of the year.
Richmond RCMP said they responded shortly before 10:30 p.m. to the 7000 block of Westminster Highway, where they discovered the victim suffering from injuries “consistent with being shot with a firearm.”
The 20-year old, from Surrey, was taken to hospital and is being treated for his injuries. He is known to police and is apparently not co-operating with the investigation.
At around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, police had taped off an area on Lynas Lane, a few hundred yards south of where the victim was found, where crime scene investigators were examining evidence.
The area is surrounded by large, mainly single-family homes and the path which was taped off leads to Blair elementary school.
Police are now appealing for information, including possible video surveillance that local residents may have.
“We believe that this shooting was targeted,” said Cpl. Shawn Hazell, of the Richmond RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit.
“We have a number of officers investigating this matter which we believe occurred near Lynas Lane sometime last night.
“The victim is known to police and has been less than cooperative with us thus far.
“Though the investigation is in the early stages, we are canvassing the area for video surveillance or any information or evidence that could assist us.”
If anyone has information on this incident, call Hazell at 604-278-1212. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
