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Chilliwack RCMP confirm shooting

Darpan News Desk IHIT, 28 May, 2021 11:14 AM

On May 27, 2021 at approximately 1:15 a.m., Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report that an individual suffering gunshot wounds was transported to hospital. The person later succumbed to their injuries.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is engaged and working in partnership with the Chilliwack RCMP and BC Coroners Service.

Police are currently in the early evidence gathering stages of their investigation. No further information is available for release at this time. Further information to be forwarded by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.

RCMP urge anyone with information regarding this investigation to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

If you wish to remain anonymous, provide your tip information on the web at solvecrime.ca or by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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