A bizarre early Monday morning shooting spree has left three dead including the alleged shooter and two injured in Langley City and Langley Township. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), in partnership with the Langley RCMP, has now taken over the investigation. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has also been engaged. Police are now dealing with multiple locations and victims as a result of the incident.  At this time police have confirmed that a total of 4 individuals have been shot.  A woman was shot near 203A St and Fraser Highway who was taken to hospital in critical condition.  A deceased male was located at Creekstone Place and another deceased male was located at the Langley City bus loop near Logan and Glover Road. There are also reports that shots may have been fired into a number of closed or unoccupied business during the incident.

By R. Paul Dhillon – Editor DESIBUZZCanada

LANGLEY – A bizarre early Monday morning shooting spree has left three dead including the alleged shooter and two injured in Langley City and Langley Township.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), in partnership with the Langley RCMP, has now taken over the investigation. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has also been engaged.

In the early morning hours of July 25, the Langley RCMP responded to multiple shootings in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. The Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (ERT) also responded. 

In separate locations, three victims were located. Two of the victims died at scene while another victim was transported to hospital with critical injuries. A fourth victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

 The locations of the shootings are confirmed as at 203A Street and Fraser Highway, the Langley City bus loop near Logan and Glover Road, Creekstone Place, and the Langley Bypass.

The Langley RCMP and ERT located and engaged the suspect near the Langley Bypass. The suspect was shot by police and pronounced dead at scene.  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to investigate. The IIO has also been engaged. Efforts are being made to determine the scope of the shootings and confirm if the suspect was acting alone.

IHIT is working in partnership with the Langley RCMP, LMD ERT, the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service. Homicide Investigators and the Langley RCMP are liaising with the IIO.

The scenes are being processed and forensic examinations are pending. Identification of the victims and suspect shooter are underway. The linkage between these victims and suspect is still be determined.

 “This is an unfolding event and there are multiple scenes to process,” said Sergeant David Lee of IHIT, “the safety of the community is paramount and we ask they remain out of the area while we determine the nature of these shootings.”

Police said if anyone sees anything that they think may be related, we ask that they call the police. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

The shocking shooting spree also brought comments from BC Premier John Horgan and Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

“Our thoughts are with the victims of the horrific shootings in Langley and the Township of Langley today, as well as their friends, family and loved ones. This senseless act of violence against members of our community is extremely concerning and unacceptable, they said.

“While we don’t yet know the motive behind this incident, we understand people are concerned and fearful when events like these happen in our communities. With today’s tragic events, we reaffirm our government’s commitment to tackling gun violence in all communities throughout B.C.

“This remains an active police investigation, and we ask that the public co-operate with and assist them in this work.”

Police said ut of an abundance of cause, they issued an Emergency Alert until investigators can confirm that the suspect was acting alone.

 The Langley RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team, took one male into custody who we believe is responsible for the shootings.  

At 7:20 am, the Police Emergency Alert was updated as investigators believe the lone suspect to be in custody. 

This is an active investigation with multiple areas of the Langley City and Langley Township closed to the public.  We are asking the public to stay out of the following areas:  200 street and Langley Bypass; Parking lot of Cascades Casino located at Fraser Highway and 204 Street, Langley Bus Loop located a Logan Avenue and Glover Road.

Police are now dealing with multiple locations and victims as a result of the incident.  At this time police have confirmed that a total of 4 individuals have been shot. 

A woman was shot near 203A St and Fraser Highway who was taken to hospital in critical condition.  A deceased male was located at Creekstone Place and another deceased male was located at the Langley City bus loop near Logan and Glover Road.   

There are also reports that shots may have been fired into a number of closed or unoccupied business during the incident.

A Police Emergency Alert was issued to advise the public to be on the lookout for a male and a possible vehicle believed to be associated with the shootings.

The Langley RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team actively began searching for the suspect and an individual matching the description was located near the Langley Bypass and 200th Street where another male victim was located who was shot in the leg.

During their interaction with the suspect police fired their weapon, hitting the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 “We are actively investigating a series of shootings that has left two dead, one in critical condition and another with serious injuries,” says Chief Superintendent Ghalib Bhayani, BC RCMP Lower Mainland Assistant District Commander. 

“At this time we don’t know the motive behind this deadly incident, nor if there was any relationship between the deceased suspect and the victims.  We ask that public continue to assist us by providing any information that may be able to assist our investigation.  Significant resources have been deployed to Langley to assist with determining what took place and why and we appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we deal with multiple locations throughout the Langley area,” Bhayani said.