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One dead in fatal shooting in Coquitlam, B.C

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Apr, 2021 04:54 PM

One person has been shot and killed in an attack at a park in Coquitlam, B.C.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it happened at about 6:30 p.m. at the Town Centre skate park.

IHIT is heading to #CoquitlamBC for a homicide that occurred earlier this evening near the skate park at 1299 Pinetree Way. One man is dead after being shot. Suspect is at large. Witnesses please contact @cqrcmp or the IHIT info line 1-877-551-4448 pic.twitter.com/Z10Ku6BS7p
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 20, 2021

It says the critically injured man died in hospital.

The homicide team says no arrests have been made.

The park was crowded with people enjoying a summer-like evening when the attack occurred.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting and hasn't yet spoken with investigators to contact the homicide team or RCMP.

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