A 21-year-old Richmond man is in hospital after a shooting in the Burquitlam area Tuesday night.
Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said while it is still early in the investigation, police do not believe the incident is random and they are currently searching for suspects.
"The victim and some of the witnesses who were in close proximity to the shooting have been less than fully cooperative," he stated in a press release. "But Investigators are optimistic that members of the public will be able to provide more helpful information."
Mounties received a call shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday night after witnesses near Foster Avenue and Aspen Street in Coquitlam said they heard a series of shots and two cars speeding away.
The victim later checked himself into the hospital with gunshot wounds, however the injuries are non-life threatening and he is expected to recover.
Police are asking anyone that saw or heard something to call the Coquitlam RCMP's non-emergency number at 604-945-1550 and ask for the investigative support team (file number 2018-10844). Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visiting solvecrime.ca.
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