Police have confirmed several casualties after a series of shootings in Langley, British Columbia, prompted emergency calls on Monday.
The first alert, issued just after 6:15 a.m. PT, reported “multiple gunfire scenes” in downtown Langley and one “incident” in the neighboring town of Langley. The alert included a description of a suspect.
Police confirmed a man was arrested shortly before 7 a.m., but said officers were still determining whether the suspect acted alone.
“We have a male suspect in custody. However, we are ruling out any other persons of interest before terminating the emergency,” said Sgt. Rebecca Parslow.
Parslow said there were several victims, but did not specify how many. She said the victims were homeless and that police believe the attack was targeted.
At least one person died as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) responded to the incident.
Langley RCMP and emergency response teams are pictured at the scene of a suspected shooting on the 200 block near the Langley Bypass on Monday. (Ben Nelms/CBC) RCMP are pictured at a second location near Logan Avenue and Glover Road in Langley, British Columbia, on Monday. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
The tip describes the suspect as a white male with dark hair who was wearing a brown Carhartt jumpsuit as well as a blue and green camouflage T-shirt with a red logo on the right sleeve.
The release said he was linked to a white car, but did not say if police had identified a make or model.
Officials sent out a second emergency alert just after 7:20 a.m. PT, reiterating the need to stay away from the downtown area while officials investigate whether there are more suspects.
The city and municipality of Langley is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Vancouver.
RCMP closed 200 Street, a major thoroughfare through downtown, between Willowbrook Mall and the Langley Bypass.
Police have identified the following areas as areas for the public to avoid:
- 200 Street and the Langley Bypass
- Cascades Casino at Fraser Highway and 204 Street
- Langley Bus Circuit at Logan Avenue and Glover Road
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