Ikea shooting was targeted attack: police
Intended target is known to police but incident is not gang related
CBC News
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:58 PM PT
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2012 8:39 PM PT
Richmond RCMP officers investigate in an Ikea parking garage area after a report of shots fired. (Emily Elias/CBC)
The RCMP has learned that Tuesday’s brazen shooting in Richmond’s Ikea parkade was a targeted attack.
After interviewing several witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage, police say the intended target is known to them but the incident is not gang-related.
A dark green minivan was seen fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. A detailed description of the vehicle is not available nor is a description of the suspect or suspects.
“To say that this incident is very concerning is an understatement”, said Cpl. Sherrdean Turley, Media Relations Officer for Richmond RCMP. “Given the time of day and location, the total disregard of public safety is appalling.”
Call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if you have information on this incident.
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