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Shots fired in Coquitlam, bullet holes discovered in the back of the residence

Darpan News Desk Coquitlam RCMP, 02 Aug, 2022 02:58 PM

Over the long weekend, shots were fired into a residence in Coquitlam and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

On Monday close to 5pm., Coquitlam RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 900-block of Foster Avenue in Coquitlam.

Frontline officers attended the area and discovered bullet holes in the exterior of the residence.

No one was injured during the shooting.

Via release, Mounties say Coquitlam RCMP’s Investigational Support Team (IST) has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages.

The motive for the shooting is not known at this time.

Police will be seen in the area speaking to witnesses.

Anyone with information about this incident or dash camera footage from the area is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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