SURREY, B.C. — RCMP have released more photos of the suspected gunman in a shooting that injured a transit officer in Surrey, B.C.
Police say they are still searching for Daon Gordon Glasgow, who they allege shot Const. Josh Harms on a transit platform during the busy commuter hours on Wednesday afternoon.
They say the mugshots span 20 years and illustrate how Glasgow has altered his appearance many times.
There has been a heavy police presence in the Bridgeview neighbourhood where the shooting took place but RCMP say they are wrapping up their search.
REWARD: Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Daon Glasgow. He is the suspect in the shooting of a police officer on Jan 30. Call 18002228477 to remain anonymous. pic.twitter.com/ul0cSQvdrg
— Crime Stoppers (@SolveCrime) February 1, 2019
Investigators say Glasgow may try leaving the province to evade police and they have notified officers in other jurisdictions to keep a lookout.
They say Glasgow is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large with respect to an unrelated incident.
Glasgow is described as dark-skinned and had black stubble and a moustache at the time of the shooting, but police say he is known to quickly change his appearance.
He is about five feet five inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds.
Police are releasing additional photos of Daon Glasgow, the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting of a @TransitPolice officer. He is known to change his appearance frequently. Please share and call 911 if you see him. pic.twitter.com/plNglPO1Vi
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) February 1, 2019
A massive search for a gunman began Wednesday afternoon after Metro Vancouver Transit Police officer Const. Josh Harms was shot.
An RCMP command post will remain at the Scott Road SkyTrain station parking lot so people with information about what happened can speak directly with officers.
Investigators are also asking anyone with dash camera footage from the area around the time of the shooting to come forward and a tip line has also been established.
Public officials, including Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and Premier John Horgan issued statements of support for Harms, who Metro Vancouver Transit Police say has been released from hospital.
Surrey RCMP have identified 35-year-old Daon Glasgow as the suspect in yesterday’s shooting of a @TransitPolice officer. He remains at large. He is known to police and has a history of violence. If you see him do not approach him, call 911. pic.twitter.com/qeaCGzVmSt
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) February 1, 2019
Investigators believe 35-year-old Glasgow may try to leave the province to evade police, and RCMP have asked officers in other jurisdictions to keep a lookout for the man, who is wanted on a Canadawide arrest warrant.
Authorities say the 27-year-old was released from hospital late Wednesday evening and will meet with specialists to determine the extent of his injuries and treatment options.
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum says he is "glad and heartened" to hear that Harms was released from hospital.
"I wish him a very speedy and full recovery," he says in a statement. "It is a testament to the men and women in our police services who put their lives on the line every day, and yesterday is a reminder of the very real risks they take while performing their duties to keep our communities safe."
The RCMP say the Scott Road transit station reopened Thursday and trains were moving again, following an extended closure.
People who don't live in the Bridgeview neighbourhood surrounding the station were being asked to stay away.
On Wednesday night, police released video and photographs of the suspect, who they say was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and white Nike-brand runners with a large black "swoosh."
"Area residents can resume their regular activities, however, they should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity by calling 911," police say in a news release.
Harms has worked as a transit police officer for three years and officials said Wednesday he was in good spirits and was expected to make a full recovery.
"He is a well respected, exemplary young police officer," transit police say in a news release.
Police departments from across B.C. sent best wishes to him via social media on Wednesday and Premier John Horgan also tweeted a message.
"My thoughts are with injured #Surrey Const. Joshua Harms, who was shot this evening in the line of duty. I'm relieved to hear he is OK and in good spirits," Horgan said.
As many as 80 officers were assigned to the case Wednesday as RCMP Assistant Commissioner Dwayne McDonald warned that the public could be at risk.
A dedicated tip line was opened Thursday for the public to report any information that could assist the investigation, the news release said.
TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond says in a statement that the incident is "a reminder of the hard and often challenging work our transit police do each and every day to keep our customers, our employees and our system safe."
"While incidents like this are rare, it is imperative our customers feel safe on our system," he says. "I would like to acknowledge our staff who leapt to action to keep our customers moving and informed."
