A brazen shooting early Thursday evening in North Delta linked to the ongoing gang conflict has killed over 250 Indo-Canadian men and has left one person in critical condition. Delta police said Friday that on December 14th at approximately 5:45 pm, a shooting occurred in the 11100 block of 82nd Ave.  One person was severely injured in that shooting and is receiving care at the hospital – this person remains in critical condition. 

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

NORTH DELTA – A brazen shooting early Thursday evening in North Delta linked to the ongoing gang conflict has killed over 250 Indo-Canadian men and has left one person in critical condition.

Delta police said Friday that on December 14th at approximately 5:45 pm, a shooting occurred in the 11100 block of 82nd Ave.  One person was severely injured in that shooting and is receiving care at the hospital – this person remains in critical condition. 

Shortly after the shooting in Delta, the Surrey RCMP responded to a call of a vehicle on fire.  Delta Police Department (DPD) investigators believe the burning vehicle is associated with the Delta shooting and have since assumed this investigation from the Surrey RCMP.  The recovery of a burning vehicle following a shooting is a hallmark of the recent spate of violence involving the ongoing BC Gang Conflict.  

“Naturally, community members become concerned any time a shooting or other significant violence occurs in their neighbourhood – this incident is no different,” Delta police said in a press release. “The DPD would like to assure the public that this shooting was targeted due to those involved being associated with the current BC Gang Conflict.  In addition, currently, this shooting has no direct links to other recently publicized investigations involving violence which have occurred in the lower mainland in the last couple of weeks.”

Police said shootings are inherently dangerous to the public.  “Open-air shootings which can occur at any time during the day have significant potential consequences to the general public whether in a residential neighbourhood, shopping center or other public space.  The risks whereby the public can become unintended victims of gang violence cannot be understated,” Delta police said.

Delta police said Gang violence is precipitated primarily by the lucrative illicit drug trade.  Despite historical, current, and future law enforcement projects targeting those involved in gangs and the illicit drug trade, problems persist with the ongoing gang violence due in part to the recruitment of primarily young people into the lifestyle on the promise of wealth and notoriety.

“The only way to disrupt these events is to disrupt the lifestyle.  People closest to gang members and drug dealers have the most power to make this change by coming forward and aiding the police in intervening.  Sitting back and remaining quiet will not help end the cycle of violence.” 

 If you or someone you care about is involved in the gang lifestyle, please contact End-Gang-Life at 604-897-6023 or gangintervention@cfseu.bc.ca

The DPD remains committed to community safety and well-being and will be investigating this incident to hold accountable the people responsible for this shooting. We ask our community for assistance in doing so.  Any information can be shared with our investigative team directly through our switchboard at (604)946-4411, via email at tips@deltapolice.ca or to remain anonymous, through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.\