Homicide investigators have publicly identified the man shot and killed in Maple Ridge on Friday in hopes of identifying more “witnesses and associates” of the victim.
Thirty-three-year-old Corey William Thomas was shot and killed at a home in the 11900 block of 216th Street in Maple Ridge Friday morning, according to a statement from the Lower Mainland Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
IHIT said it believes Thomas was the target of the shooting, spokesman Sgt. David Lee described as an “isolated incident”.
Although the investigation is in its early stages, police believe the shooting is “related to the local drug trade” but not related to the ongoing gang conflict in the Lower Mainland, IHIT said.
Officers were called to the home around 11:45 a.m. When they arrived, they found Thomas suffering from gunshot wounds. According to the police, he died at the scene.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about Thomas’ activities or surveillance video from the area around 216 Street, Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road to contact them.
“We are speaking to witnesses and providing victim support and services to those affected,” Lee said.
Tips can be made by calling 877-551-4448 or emailing ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, police said.
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