Canadian police say suspect in custody after multiple shootings in British Columbia that left many victims injured
Canadian police have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a series of shootings in British Columbia that left several people injured and at least one dead, CBC reported.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued a mobile emergency alert shortly after 6:15 a.m. local time, reporting that there had been “multiple shootings” in downtown Langley, BC and one in the neighboring town of Langley , located about 43 kilometers southeast of Vancouver.
“Multiple downtown shootings in Langley with one in Langley involving transient victims,” the warning was sent to BC residents.
A spokesman for the RCMP confirmed to CBC that a man was arrested in connection with the shooting shortly after 7 a.m., but they are still investigating whether others were involved.
“We have a male suspect in custody. However, we will rule out any other outstanding individuals before we set the alarm,” said Sgt. Rebecca Parslow in an interview with the national broadcaster.
Sergeant Parslow confirmed to CBC that there had been a number of victims, but did not give an exact number, and told the news agency that the victims had experienced homelessness, leading authorities to suspect that the attacks were not real. Attack is targeted.
The Integrated Homicide Team (IHIT) is responding to the incident and CBC has confirmed that at least one of the shooting victims died from their injuries.
Police issued a second warning to the public shortly after 7:20 a.m., emphasizing the need for residents to stay away from affected areas throughout the city centre, while some streets remain open. closed, including a major route through the city centre.
In the alert, authorities described the suspect as a white male, wearing Carhartt overalls with a blue and green camoflage T-shirt with a red logo on the sleeve. The alert also states that the suspect has been connected to a white car, without providing any additional details about the model or make.
“This is an active investigation with many areas of the City of Langley and the Town of Langley closed to the public,” the RCMP said in a statement following the shootings. “We ask the public to stay away from the following areas: 200th Street and Langley Bypass; The Cascades Casino parking lot is located at Fraser Freeway and 204 Street, Langley Bus Loop at Logan Avenue and Glover Road. “
