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Shots fired in Langley

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jan, 2021 11:47 PM

Last night (January 21st) Langley RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the 19800 block of 82nd Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. When they arrived, police were advised a vehicle was heard speeding away and a stolen Audi was found unoccupied.

Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Services conducted a search however the weapon was not located. A short time later police were called by a male who advised he had been the intended victim of the shots. Fortunately, he only sustained minor injuries from the broken glass of his vehicle. The victim is known to police and has been cooperative with the investigation. The shooting is believed to be targeted and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information that might assist with this investigation, they are asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. Should you need to remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers.

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