Deadly Maple Ridge shooting: Police identify person of interest

Police have identified a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C., in January of this year.

Police were called to reports of a crash and gunfire in the 22200 block of 123 Avenue on Jan. 20.

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1 injured in Maple Ridge shooting, vehicle fire nearby

Officers found an 18-year-old with gunshot wounds at the scene, and a vehicle on fire in the 20800 block of 123 Avenue.

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The victim died in hospital on Jan. 25.

Police want to speak with this man in connection with a fatal shooting in Maple Ridge on Jan. 20, 2024.
Police want to speak with this man in connection with a fatal shooting in Maple Ridge on Jan. 20, 2024. IHIT

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has now identified a man who could have information in the case.

The person of interest is described as a man in his 20s with light brown hair and brown eyes. He was seen at a store in Mission shortly before the killing, and was wearing a Vans ‘Get out and get lost’ hoodie and black pants with a red accent on the left leg.

Anyone who recognizes him or has information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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